Run for Something! Recruiting and Supporting Young Progressives for Office
November 12, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
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Austin Hall; 101 Classroom - East
Ever wonder what it takes to run for office? Join us over lunch on Tuesday November 12th, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM in Austin 101 to hear from Manny Espitia, the Northern Regional Director for Run For Something. Run for Something is a progressive American political organization dedicated to recruiting and supporting young candidates running for down-ballot office. Its mission is to get young progressive candidates from non-traditional backgrounds to run for and win state and local offices, and create a next generation slate of political candidates that will seek higher office in the future.
Manny Espitia started working on campaigns in 2012 in New Mexico for President Obama’s reelection. Since then, he has worked on campaigns in LA, Chicago, and San Antonio until he found his home in Nashua, New Hampshire where he also worked for Nashua’s Mayor Donchess. He was an organizer for Hillary Clinton’s NH Primary campaign, a congressional staffer, and the NH State Director for Julián Castro. Now, Manny serves as the Northern Regional Director for Run for Something. He also ran for office himself and served as a State Representative for 2 terms from 2019-2022 and was recently elected to Nashua’s Board of Public Works. Manny enjoys enchiladas, long walks on the beach with his wife, son, and dog and electing the next generation of Latino leaders. Please RSVP