You Should Run

Nevada State Senator Dallas Harris knows both the challenges and promises of state government. In this You Should Run Podcast, Senator Harris talks about Nevada being the first and so far only state to have a majority female legislature and what that means for governing. She also discusses how she has been productive in a part time legislature, how lobbying groups work effectively, and making elected office more attainable for working people.

This is a conversation you will not want to miss. Listen, share, and subscribe today and follow Senator Harris on Twitter @DallasHarrisNV

There are over 500,000 elected offices in the United States, from Congress to constable. In this You Should Run Podcast, Holly Kim talks about what her important work as Lake County Treasurer in Illinois. Holly talks about how her parents instilled the values of civic engagement and how offices like treasurer can transcend typical partisan politics to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Listen, share, and subscribe today and maybe YOU will want to run for office too.

Before she was elected to office, Arizona State Senator Christine Marsh was Teacher of the Year. Now she is using her many skills from teaching to advocate for families in the State Senate.

In this You Should Run Podcast, Senator Marsh talks about why she decided to run for office and why it is important to run for office again today. She talks about standing up against extremism in politics, working on issues like protecting young people from drugs, the impact of overturning Roe vs Wade, and more. Listen, share, and subscribe now and follow Christine on Twitter @ChristinePMarsh

Joseph Jones has two decades of experience in the political world, from campaigns to the Harkin Institute to his current role on council in Windsor Heights, Iowa. In this You Should Run Podcast, Joseph talks about his travels to all 50 states, how politics have changed in Iowa in the past 20 years, the work of local government, and places to find optimism at a time when things seem extra challenging.

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Santa Clause is coming to.... Congress? That's right, Santa Claus is running for Congress in Alaska and he's asking for your vote.

In this You Should Run Podcast, we learn about the extraordinary real life of the real Santa Claus of North Pole, Alaska, and why he's decided to throw his red hat into the ring for public office. Santa has very real experience advocating for children and working on policing and public safety. He's hoping to inspire others and work on issues from medical marijuana to criminal justice reform.

Listen, share, subscribe, and follow Santa on Twitter @SantaClausforAK

Bettina Umstead is the Chair of Durham Public Schools. While education policy has always involved challenges, the past few years have been even more difficult for educators during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this You Should Run Podcast, Bettina talks about what motivated her to run for office, getting young people involved in school boards, making Durham schools a safe and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds, and pushing back on the growing attacks on public education.

Listen, share, subscribe and follow Bettina on Twitter and other platforms @BettinaUmstead

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon joins the You Should Run Podcast to talk about her new Congressional district, her inspiration for running for office, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

In this episode, the Congresswoman talks about the tangible victories she has achieved in Congress, working on behalf of the unique needs of her district, child care, the benefit of having more women in government, working across the aisle in a time of intense partisanship, and more.

Listen, share, subscribe, and follow Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon on Twitter @RepMGS and follow this podcast at @YouShouldRunPod

Secretary of State offices are some of the most important elections in the country. With issues from gerrymandered maps to access to the ballot box, this office is key to defending democracy.

In this You Should Run Podcast, Chelsea Clark shares why she is running for Ohio Secretary of State in 2022. Chelsea is a City Council member in Forrest Park, OH, and she has been active in many political and social groups for years. She talks about her depth of experience, the ongoing attacks on voter access in Ohio, the challenges of running for a state office, her thoughts on the new Supreme Court Justice, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

Listen, subscribe, share, and follow Chelsea Clark on Twitter @ChelseaforOhio

The You Should Run Podcast goes back to Connecticut for a wide ranging discussion with CT State Rep Mary Welander. In this episode, Rep. Welander talks about bipartisanship, protecting children, her decision to run for office, promoting more women in government, and her favorite pizza.

Topics also include whether CT Dems should be as aggressive with their state legislative majority as Republicans are with majorities in other states, crossover districts, and what kind of political atmosphere we want to build and why.

Listen, share, subscribe and follow Rep. Welander on social media @WelanderforCT and follow this podcast on Twitter @YouShouldRunPod

The 2022 election has now officially begun in Pennsylvania. Tom Kohler joins the You Should Run Podcast to discuss the redistricting process in PA, petitions, the difference in Congressional vs state legislative lines, whether there are any incentives left for people to work together across party lines, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

Listen, share, and subscribe and follow Tom at @TomKohlerUM and follow this podcast at @YouShouldRunPod