Run for Something: Why People Run for Office, What Helps Them Succeed, and What Gets in Their Way

Run for Something Action Fund summarizes Avalanche Strategy's work to understand more about first- and second-time candidates: How did they decide to run? What was helpful for them, and just as important, what wasn’t?

"One of the most valuable things we can do whether it’s recruiting folks to run or helping them through the process: Build community between candidates and alumni."