Young voters are sending a pretty clear message: housing affordability can't wait. CNBC's latest survey shows housing costs are now the top politicial issue for ages 18-34. More people with experience in today's housing in local leadership= stronger conversations. https://cnb.cx/4xbNVLe

Meet our next Claim Your Seat speaker: Dr. Sarah Rockwell. A lifelong educator and mother of two children with disabilities, she's dedicated to improving schools through academic excellence, strong operations, and fiscal responsibility. Register: https://bit.ly/3SRRCXA

Today, we commemorate National Disability Independence Day and the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. People with disabilities deserve a seat at every decision-making table. Local leadership is stronger when it reflects the communities it serves.

Rural communities deserve leaders who understand their unique challenges. Victoria Martz, candidate for Indiana State Representative, believes every Hoosier community deserves strong schools, thriving small businesses, and thoughtful stewardship of natural resources.

Meet Colby Lopez, a 24-year-old retail worker running for the West Virginia House of Delegates. He's running because he believes local leaders should put people first, support economic opportunity, and help build a stronger future for every community.

1 in 4 people in the U.S. has a disability. Only 1 in 10 elected officials do. Our communities deserve leaders who understand their experiences firsthand. Join us for Claim Your Seat this Disability Pride Month to hear from local leaders. 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3SRRCXA

Strong communities benefit when local leaders reflect the people they serve and understand the challenges their neighbors face firsthand. Meet some of our candidates running to make that a reality.

AZ's future is on the ballot. RFS candidate Naomi Miguel is running for the AZ House to make sure tribal and rural communities have the representation they deserve. After years of serving behind the scenes, she's bringing her lived experience. https://bit.ly/4pnrgJ1

Disability isn't a barrier to leadership. It's lived experience our communities need. Join us on July 29 at 8 PM ET for a virtual conversation celebrating Disability Pride Month and why more people with disabilities belong in local office. RSVP ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3SRRCXA

Meet Karen Lieu, RFS’s Director of Talent & Organizational Development. Karen helps build the systems, culture, and support that empower our team to do its best work. Behind every strong organization are people making sure others can thrive and Karen is one of them. 💜

Today we're celebrating the people who show up for their communities: people working to make a difference. Democracy is strongest when people stay engaged, participate locally, and help shape the future of their communities. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

Meet Aram Ayra. Aram is running because communities deserve leaders who understand the challenges people are facing right now, not just talk about them. The next generation of leadership is already showing up. Aram is proof.

We’re celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month with RFS candidate Aaron Lewis. A first-generation American of Trinidadian and Jamaican heritage and candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 7, Aaron brings a powerful perspective to public service.

Hector Bustos made history as the youngest and first openly LGBTQIA+ elected official in Santa Ana. Now, he’s running for reelection to Santa Ana Unified School Board, Area 5, to continue serving the community he calls home.

While the spotlight was on the top of the ticket, a new generation of leaders was winning down ballot. Organizers. Public defenders. Tenant advocates. Workers' rights champions. Across New York and Maryland, RFS candidates challenged the status quo, and won. Change is coming. 🗳️

🚨 Election Day is here. Today, 36 RFS candidates will be on the ballot in New York and Maryland. Young leaders. Fresh perspectives. Communities ready for change. Let's go. 🔥

Happy Father’s Day to the dads leading in their communities. 💙 From school boards to state legislatures, RFS dads understand that the decisions made in local office shapes the future our families inherit. Here's to the fathers building a better future for the next generation.

Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is not a finish line, it's ongoing work. Today, we honor the generations who fought for liberation, celebrate Black leadership, and recognize the people creating change in their communities every day.

Sarah McBride has faced more than her share of attacks, and she keeps showing up. Her leadership is a reminder that authenticity isn't a weakness. It's a strength. https://bit.ly/44krJ4V

Battleground states need bold leaders — and we can’t leave any seat behind. 📍 Brittany Newton (NC) 📍 Laalitya Acharya (OH) 📍 May Thach (FL) The next generation is running and ready to flip these seats.

Rent is too high. So Gen Z is tackling it. David Morales, Julia Bennett, Burhan Azeem and Manny Rutinel aren't waiting around for housing costs to magically come down. They're bringing the realities of renting and rising costs straight into politics. https://nyti.ms/4aD2Chh

Bentley Hudgins is poised to become Georgia's first transgender lawmaker. The future of leadership is here. 🏳️‍⚧️ https://bit.ly/3RM5PF0

On the Haley on the Go podcast, RFS President Amanda Litman shared a reminder we all need: If you're waiting until you're "experienced enough" to lead, you might be waiting forever. Your community needs your perspective now. https://bit.ly/4xhWDs8

10 candidates. 4 states. 1 big night. We're cheering on RFS candidates on the ballot in Nevada, Maine, North Dakota, and South Carolina tomorrow. 🎉 Let's gooooo.

At 24 years old, Jordan Korgood is running for Massachusetts Governor’s Council to push for a more equitable court system rooted in rehabilitation, justice, and dignity for all.

Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet is running for FL State House District 42 bringing lived experience as an immigrant and LGBTQIA+ Floridian to the fight for opportunity and inclusive leadership.

Jackie Goldman is running for Providence City Council to fight for affordable housing, stronger schools, and protections for LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants, and working families. They could become the first openly trans person elected in Rhode Island.

Happy Pride to the LGBTQIA+ leaders, organizers, advocates, and future elected officials making their communities stronger every single day. 🌈 Representation matters — especially in local offices.

The next generation of leaders is already out there. They’re teachers, renters, organizers, caregivers, and people fighting for their communities every day. We’re helping them run. You can help us keep going. Support them: bit.ly/Give2RFS

Reminder: The deadline to apply for the RFS July endorsement class is THIS Sunday, May 31, at 11:00 PM CT. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to run for office… this is it. 👀Apply now: bit.ly/Apply2RFS