# Amanda Litman

Co-founder & president of Run for Something. Book worm, book writer (x2), mom (also x2). [amandalitman.com](http://amandalitman.com/)

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## Recent Posts

### 5h
[Amanda Litman](https://substack.com/@amandalitman)  
[18 months ago people were freaking out about how even somewhere like NYC moved right. Now we’re seeing: People aren’t actually more conservative. They’re just hungry for change. For big swings. For a refusal to accept the status quo.](https://substack.com/@amandalitman/note/c-281801687)

### 2d
[Amanda Litman](https://substack.com/@amandalitman)  
[Over the last 9 years, Run for Something has built the largest candidate pipeline in politics and helped elect 1675 millennials & gen Z to state & local offices across 49 states. With a model that's tight on values but flexible on policy, our big tent includes everyone from DSA folks to former Republicans running & winning in deep red areas. Along with values alignment, we look for leaders rooted in community with positive visions & a strong reason for running. In 2026 so far, we have 411 endo…](https://substack.com/@amandalitman/note/c-280734182)

### 2d
[Amanda Litman](https://substack.com/@amandalitman)  
[This week’s Run for Something feel-good update: More wins, more elections coming up. The vibes are good.](https://substack.com/@amandalitman/note/c-280733735)

[Run for Something feel-good updates](https://rfsfeelgoodupdates.substack.com/p/rfs-feel-good-update-622-33-candidates)  
RFS feel-good update (6/22): 33 candidates on the ballot tmrw