Run for Something endorses Adrian Ghainda for County Commissioner in Hudson County

Changing The Face of Local Politics in New Jersey

March 29, 2023-  Adrian Ghainda is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership.

“I am proud to receive Run For Something’s endorsement, a true ally to progressive candidates. Whether it’s finding ways to build nonprofit housing, funding reproductive rights, creating accessible and affordable mental health resources or creating a Youth Advisory Council for the Board of Commissioners, I want to invest in meaningful policies for everyone in District 2.”

“The right’s incessant attacks on our most vulnerable communities through state and local government makes it clear how important these down-ballot races are,” said co-founder and co-executive director Amanda Litman. “Run for Something’s March 2023 endorsees are part of the next generation of leaders who will stand up against bad-faith policies, advocate for those who don’t have a seat at the table, and unflinchingly fight for our democracy.”

“This month’s endorsement class demonstrates that there are no off-years when it comes to building progressive power across the country,” shared co-founder and co-executive director Ross Morales Rocketto. “Strengthening the party from the bottom up is key to better supporting our local communities and ensuring a strong democracy for years to come.”

Of our March class of 53 candidates:

• 47% are women and non-binary people

• 64% are people of color

• 34% identify as LGBTQIA+

• Our class of candidates represents 20 states

As we continue to build the progressive bench from the bottom-up, we are excited to support and amplify more talented, young progressives already making a difference at the state and local level.

The endorsement process includes an extensive internal review with background check, staff interview and insight from local state experts.

Amanda Litman and Ross Morales Rocketto launched RFS on Jan. 20, 2017 with a simple premise: help young diverse progressives to run for down-ballot races in order to build a bench for the future. RFS aims to lower the barriers to entry for these candidates by helping them with seeding money, organization building, and access to the trainings needed to be successful. So far, over 100,000 young people from across the country have signed up to run and gained access to RFS resources.