National Run For Office Day is an annual holiday hosted by Run for Something Civics since 2018. It aims to celebrate civic leadership and increase representation at every level of government – especially local offices.

Thousands of elected officials in state houses, school boards, city councils, and other local offices make critical decisions that impact our everyday lives. Yet, by any possible measurement, the U.S. government is not reflective of the American people.

Our elected leaders do not reflect the reality of the American people. Young people, women, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of color are wildly underrepresented in politics, and until we all have a seat at the table, we won’t realize the future we’re fighting for.

Meanwhile, nearly 70% of races on the ballot during the 2024 elections were unopposed or uncontested.

But there is a solution: More people should run for office. Launching on March 31, 2026, our nonpartisan campaign will: 

• Recruit people who have historically been underrepresented in the political process to run for office.
• Show changemakers, community leaders, educators, and more that they have a seat at the table and a voice in our government.
• Educate and engage thousands of people, leading them to take the first step of signing up to run for office.

FOMO is real. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to join our movement for change.