You Should Run

Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy

With a trifecta in state government, the Minnesota Democrats just completed perhaps their most successful legislative session in generations. In this You Should Run Podcast, State Senator Erin Murphy talks about how her years of experience in the legislature motivated her to maximize the time she had in the majority, how and when she encouraged candidates to run, and just what the Democrats were able to accomplish in 2023. The Minnesota Democrats passed bills to protect a woman's right to an abortion, expand healthcare, improve schools, and strengthen democracy and voting rights. Senator Murphy talks about the lessons from previous legislative sessions, the voices of new Democrats in the legislatures, encouraging others to participate, building relationships across the aisle, and why YOU should consider running for office now.

 

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Sarah Reale for Utah State School Board

Sarah Reale was elected to the Utah State School Board in 2022 to advocate for quality education for all students and strong public schools. In this You Should Run Podcast, the Salt Lake native talks about what motivated her to run for office, the community benefit of public schools, pushing back on legislation that will cut school funding, making all students feel welcome amid ongoing culture wars, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

Sarah has long been a passionate defender of schools. She is the first LGBT member of the State School Board and she loves biking and enjoying the beautiful Utah nature with her girlfriend.

 

Sue Anderbois - City Council Member Providence, RI

Sue Anderbois is one of the newest members of City Council in Providence, RI, and she's already addressing big issues for her city and beyond. In this You Should Run Podcast, Sue talks about why voters should care about city government, how cities can make an impact on climate change, and solutions on housing. Listen, share, subscribe and maybe YOU should run for office too.

Andrea Romero for New Mexico

New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero strongly values public service. In this You Should Run Podcast, Representative Romero talks about her New Mexico roots, how New Mexico has evolved and adapted over the years, and why she decided to run for office herself.

Representative Romero recorded this discussion the day that former President Donald Trump was formally arraigned for federal charges and she shares her perspective as a legislator who takes elected service seriously.

Other topics in this podcast include the diversity of New Mexico, how funding education brings opportunities to focus on broader issues, water access, working across the aisle, lowering the barrier to entry for young candidates, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

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Greg Perry for North Charleston

Greg Perry is a son of North Charleston, South Carolina and now he is taking the leap to run for city council. In this episode of the You Should Run Podcast, Greg talks about lessons of civic and social responsibility that he learned from his mother that carry him through to today. He also talks about issues from trust in policing to an economy that works for all parts of his city to progress in affordable housing. As Greg says, "First you have to be a notebook, then you can be a textbook."

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Arizona State Rep. Nancy Gutierrez

Arizona State Representative Nancy Gutierrez is the latest elected legislator who started out as a teacher. In this You Should Run Podcast, Nancy talks about what motivated her to run for office, what she learned as a candidate, and why YOU should run for office.

Other topics include:

What is more challenging: being a first time candidate or first time legislator?

Comparing Arizona's politics to Florida.

Defining success in elected office.

Why State Legislatures are so important and what voters should understand about state government.

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Oklahoma State Rep Mickey Dollens

Mickey Dollens went from high school and college football player to oil worker to teacher to Oklahoma State Representative. Every step of his journey gave him perspective to be the legislator he is today.

In this You Should Run Podcast episode, Rep. Dollens talks about what motivated him to run for state representative, the uphill battle for Democrats in Oklahoma, taking care of mental health, how to be a public servant first, using Tik Tok and Twitter to bring attention to issues, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

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Armin Thomas (Thorongil) of Split Ticket

Armin Thomas, better known as Thorongil on Twitter, spends his time and expertise making sense of elections for split-ticket.org. In this You Should Run Podcast, Armin talks about the trends in America's electoral politics, some of which go back decades, and whether candidates truly can buck those trends.

Other topics in the podcast include understanding state politics, giving honest analysis while staying true to your personal beliefs, and why people should run for office and build for long term progress in their communities. Listen and share and follow Armin on Election Twitter @Thorongil

AZ State Rep Laura Terech

In 2022, Laura Terech went from the classroom to the Arizona state legislature after a successful campaign in one of the most contentious states for politics. Today she is working on bipartisan solutions on education and keeping communities safe.

In this You Should Run Podcast, Representative Terech talks about the changing politics in Arizona, the ongoing work to protect and defend democracy, how to improve state government, and, of course, why YOU should run for office too.

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Minnesota State Senator Liz Boldon

While some state legislatures are taking a hard right, states like Minnesota are using new Democratic majorities to pass progressive legislation. In this You Should Run Podcast, Minnesota State Senator Liz Boldon talks about her journey to the legislature and why it is important to take action while you have the opportunity to do good things.

Senator Boldon talks about her work on healthcare, LGBT rights, protecting democracy, and, of course, why YOU should run for office too. Listen and share today and follow Liz on social media @LizBoldonMN