How To Run For Office (It's Easier Than You Think)

Are you frustrated with the state of the country? Are you mad the Democrats aren't doing anything? Maybe it's time to stop doom scrolling on Twitter and do something about it.
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I actually got really involved in my local democratic party a couple years ago. and I kind of relate to some of those folks who were complaining to some of you guys saying oh you could do more or you should talk about this or that. and I'm at the point now where those folks need to get off the couch and go find your local democratic party and just show up. you would be absolutely shocked at how easy it is. You gain credibility really quickly. And just in the two years that I've been doing it, I became a precinct captain which gave me some voting power for my country's leadership. and I'm also my township chair now. So I guess my message is just that there's so much more people could be doing than complaining on Twitter all the time and it's driving me nuts. well you know I'll tell you something. Interestingly, you brought that up. because I think we had a conversation sort of like this yesterday that you know from my perspective and I think I said reformation of the democratic party. Which I mean literally means displacing the leadership and replacing the leadership. And I I you know when you go through like the the the last two weeks of the supreme court was the culmination of sort of it was like you know like that delayed kidney punch type of situation from the election of Trump. and in many respects the depression and the reorientation that had to happen after trump struck again. right? because we are now there. the supreme court has basically announced we're not going to slow-walk this. we're going to in fact you know we're gonna gobble up as much as we can at this point. and and and and and and so I personally like that I am in a period of sort of saying like you know what is the best functioning of the show going forward. at least in this era and this period. I mean it shifts at different times. and it has over you know 12 or 18 years however you want to measure it. and one of the things I think that I've been thinking about is the idea of encouraging people and giving people a sense that they can run locally. and provide those resources.

[@ComradeCatpurrnicus]

We need non-establishment progressives in offices, everywhere, more than ever. If you have the will and the uncorruting spirit to actually fight for the rights and freedom of everyone, you should absolutely run.

[@1azrealtor]

Running as an independent in Phoenix! So tired of both parties and their bs.

[@kevinchristensen7510]

Time to take a page from the Tea Party's book and assimilate control of the party. It's gonna be tough, because you will have to fight Democratic leadership and the GOP.

[@AuntieFa]

It's a noble fight.

[@Golems_victory]

@@AuntieFa damn we in for a hell of a war. Ill get my tie defender...lol jk...maybe

[@calvinware7957]

There's a reason the tea party had an easy time taking over the Republican party. They were backed by capital. It's the same reason Dem leadership does everything possible to quash leftists in it's ranks. They serve capital

[@ToxicAudri]

I'm unsure if it will work, but it's one of the few if not only peaceful routes I can see forward, third parties don't stand a chance if they cannot even get on the ballots, so we have to overtake one of the two major parties, we aren't going to take over the republican party, there is no trust in anyone who identifies as a republican with the left, and the Dems party is already more aligned with the left in general, there's a better chance of taking it over. All peaceful options must be explored and exhausted before we resort to violence, but if this doesn't pan out at all, then it looks more like violence is the only real option remaining.

[@margeferguson8145]

All politics is local. I was a grassroots professional political organizer for 20+ years. I enjoyed helping candidates pursue public office. Organizers can make a difference in a candidate’s success. They are literally the foundation of the ground game. The development of digital communication makes organizing easier than ever when you have a good game plan to resolve the issues people really care about. Office holders and political organizations haven’t even scraped the surface on uplifting the lives of their constituents through this media.

[@AuntieFa]

I'm very interested in becoming an organizer. Can you tell me what it entails? Also, I don't have a car, is this a handicap? Thanks so much.

[@margeferguson8145]

@@AuntieFa A car helps, however, a cell phone, a computer and an internet connection and social media accounts can do a lot to reach people. You can organize online meetings to discuss local candidates and issues. Check out the local offices of your elected public officials and candidates you want to support. See if that’s a fit for you. I started as a volunteer and I think that’s a good place to start. That way you’ll know if you want to go farther. You’ll get to know people and make connections with the ones with interests common to yours. It can grow from there. It’s all about human relations.😊

[@AuntieFa]

@@margeferguson8145 that's helpful. Thanks, Marge! 😊

[@batgirlp5561]

How do you get a local organizer to help you? How does one go about it?

[@SydneyScream]

Can you help me do it?

[@wynoglia]

It's one of the things I have Hasan big props on He relatively frequently speaks about being involved in local politics But also unions I think this is what we need in the long run

[@wyattnoise]

I’ll eat an entire shoe if Hasan even once mentions democrats kicking the Green Party off the ballot in Ohio… It wont happen.

[@steamdeco]

Remember that the space laser lady was the only one to hand in her resume the first time she was elected. She recently won her primary. I sincerely believe y'all would be a better candidate than her.

[@DarkKnightTrinity]

A doorstop would make a better candidate than her. A literal bowl of water would make a better candidate. At least they're useful.

[@JP-jd8wr]

@@mandatoryhelicopterrides4596 self made 🤣😂🤣😂

[@regulatedfreestylevideos]

love it, progressive outlets have no reason to not be pushing this message every day and I can't figure out why they dont

[@AdmiralBison]

Not organised. "The 1% are powerful, when the 99% are organised and prepared to fight they are way more powerful" ~ Bernie Sanders.

[@whysocurious7366]

Because the algorithm would bury them. Look at the number of views & comments on this video, it’ll become apparent why media cannot push this message.

[@regulatedfreestylevideos]

@@whysocurious7366 fair but at least we know what Charlie Kirk is doing at all times

[@whysocurious7366]

@@regulatedfreestylevideos yeah.. sensationalism is the driving force behind media in capitalist societies..

[@whysocurious7366]

@@regulatedfreestylevideos but then there are channels like majority report, apparently, doing good works like this :)

[@Plimpert]

I think that’s a great idea! I think you would actually get people more involved with local elections and politics! I would love to see that content because I want to be involved with local politics in the future.

[@bugga179]

I actually found some local seats as a district clerk or county commissioner. If I could drive I might try to run.

[@redstatesaint]

This caller is Chad. Be like Chad.

[@ScottTheis]

Thank you for this. I'm so tired of my local officials dictating to our city how things will be. I'm going to go for it.

[@Jessymandias]

This. 100% It's easy as heck to build power in your local unit. Just start showing up!

[@1azrealtor]

This def gave me some important things to think about. I’m running for city council in Phx in 2026 and I’m running as an independent, though I lean left, I can’t stand how petty democrats can be (those in office) and how they move at a snails pace, and pander, pander, pander like no other. Anyways, I’m going to get in touch w local parties and try and attend some meeting to see who could potentially support me. I’m for better gun regulation even if it’s a city ordinance, I’m for making sure schools are funded and honestly they need to start teaching finance in all grade levels, we need way lore affordable housing, but I’m not for raising taxes, we have tremendous excess revenue and all Dems ever want to do is raise taxes. REBUDGET, REBALANCE, stop trying to raise taxes for the goodness sake… these people are so uncreative. Anyways good video, I know I’m gonna meet resistance along the way but I just want to make some noise. Partisan politics is ruining this country. There’s things on both sides we can pick and choose from.

[@Eric_A3M]

What is your name

[@geneatkinson3052]

Ok Chad sounds great if you can work one job. A lot of us have to work multiple jobs. That's how they screw us. We don't have the time or money in order to get involved.

[@wyattnoise]

Exactly. This is a huge point.

[@jameschestnut9839]

But dude! Look at all the hard work Emma and Sam are doing, sitting there, talking....whew! That should be inspiration to all of us lowly worker bees.

[@geneatkinson3052]

No James your wrong about Sam and Emma they actually do alot to try to get as many citizens as they can to the polls. Emma and Sam they can

[@geneatkinson3052]

Talk the talk but they are also walking the walk

[@jameschestnut9839]

@@geneatkinson3052 Not everyone even WANTS to go into politics. Personally, I would prefer to gnaw on a power cord or rub bleach into my eyes. Money and influence are the problem. And that is not going anywhere without either a complete collapse or revolution. Notice how we have a Democratic majority in government, yet we still are swinging more and more into extreme conservatism? This won't be helped by me going to a city council meeting. Things may get better here or there but we're up against a game clock here. World is done if something big doesn't happen.

[@fdfischer]

So where do I start looking? DSA? Local Candidates? Especially in a Red/Purple area

[@alanparedes2427]

It's easy at the lowest level. Impossible when you go up higher.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Nice. Will do!

[@ili626]

I like how this sort of puts everyone on the spot - all of us in the comments

[@AdmiralBison]

"Young people need to get involved in the political process" ~ Bernie Sanders. Progressives and Socialists in communities that want to make a difference ought to run on both Democrat and Republican tickets.

[@eliashaynes3663]

As a socialist myself i agree. While it would be nice to start your own party, itd be easier and more practical to run as a (most likely democrat) political canidate. In america things like "Communist Party" and "socialist party" etc are scary buzzwords and neither of those parties have ever won a seat in any office. Itd be best to start running with democratic party and maybe branch off into your own party once your campaign or your term has gained enough traction.

[@AdmiralBison]

​@@eliashaynes3663 yep. I'm been thinking this is the way to go as well. The ultra rich have taken over both major parties where economically they are no different, so why not have the people take them both back and have some exra ones to boot. Also some encouraging news in case you don't know: "Socialism" is no longer a dirty scary word as it use to be, despite corporate media's fear mongering of it. Fox News corp. of all places reported on the growing number of younger generations choosing Socialism, of course they tried hard to demonize it, but still that is significant. Trump in one of his addresses said "The United States will never be a Socialist country" and Ted Cruz in a very rare instance where you don't see a smirk on his face and is actually serious goes on a tirade about Socialism when the left elected Gustao Petros in Colombia. Those small instances give me hope and there is a way to break the Capitalist status quo. The only ones that truly fear Socialism with an economy controlled by the working class are billionaires and their corporations.

[@johnmorris8621]

At the end of every MR show, one of the hosts should actually verbally say " Go out at run for office". Every time, every show.

[@DarkKnightTrinity]

Similar boat for me. Instead of complaining about how nothing gets done in Ontario (Canada) politics, last provincial election I put in a good amount of hours volunteering.

[@Alphabear32]

Municipal elections are so crucial in how national and state policy impact exactly where people live. And, it’s one thing to have a good message and rally individuals but you better understand budgeting and how local systems work. It’s difficult playing catch-up ball while votes are happening that impact what’s going on.

[@appalachianenthusiast9499]

I intend on running for municipal government in 3 years when I'm 19 (first municipal election after I turn 18, which is when I'm old enough to run). Our municipal leaders are not effective, and though I share their political beliefs they fail to do anything about lowering taxes and do a poor job at maintaining township roads. One of the supervisors up in 2025 (the year I can run) is also rumored to be corrupt, so I can attempt to primary him and get dirt on his shady ways.

[@batgirlp5561]

You have to get signatures of 100 people to get on the ballot for city council in most places.

[@Vorzilla]

It literally cost thousands of dollars to run for office. So no you can't just show up and start running things. And this if your local jurisdiction isn't corrupted. So yes if you are sitting on some generational wealth. 50k to run for office isn't a big deal. That's not most people's reality We need public elections

[@Ianpact]

Thank you, caller, Sam, Matt, and TMR crew.

[@thenomad9230]

Harper case supreme Court coming up. need ppl in office

[@xagon2012]

We are fortunate to have a great role model for how to run for office in Jimmy Dore.

[@butternutsauce]

A bastion

[@randymiller6665]

I'm genuinely curious about this kinda thing... I'm an active civil service worker for the city of New York but I'm very interested in running for public office or even if I'm eligible as a city worker

[@UMfan21]

This is an excellent topic to share more about.

[@richardmaclean4519]

I asked my late husband to run for president… He said I was crazy… I said I wanted to be the first gay lady 🤣

[@steewith2ees14]

20 years ago I might have believed that one day that could have been possible. The last few years have disabused me of that notion.

[@fishbone2921]

Excellent call.

[@Anythingbutaquestion]

Politicians seem like they lost sight of the golden rule. We need those that represent that idea. That is all

[@claudiovargas7067]

1:47 Salud, Emma (Bless you, Emma).

[@Damacles9]

Who of good courage and average background would run when every trivial skeleton in the closet animates??

[@lisablakeney5676]

Where I live there are so few democrats there is not a Democratic Party within 100 miles of where I am. I hardly consider myself a democrat anymore but I’m certainly not a republican or a trump fan. I want to run for county commissioner but it’s hard to know even the first step to take.

[@joshdavis416]

Honestly, all the people who are capable of critical thought need to organize. That's the main difference between parties, Republicans are organized chaos.

[@charleswest6372]

Im sick of government abuse of people, essentially by police. 😮

[@jackdaedules4602]

I would 100% love to run. I feel I cannot fulfill the duties as my mental problems make it damn near impossible to maintain a regular job, let alone one like that.

[@alexpkeaton4471]

That's called "modern day presidential" according the Kelly Ann Conway. You could easily be Governor of Alaska at least.

[@DarkKnightTrinity]

Volunteer, my friend. Even a few hours a week will be good. Also you get to meet good people in your local area and that may help mental health problems.

[@jackdaedules4602]

@@DarkKnightTrinity The problem is I go to I can function real good, too I sleep 18 hours a day, with no control over which and when.

[@jackdaedules4602]

@@alexpkeaton4471 I mean... you are not wrong. I am just leaning on being a "Social Justice Bard" I find it hard to work with other people's schedules, so instead, I work on my own and try to empower others.

[@theowofford5387]

If you want to come and pick me up on your way over there that would be great, I’m blind and can’t drive and Transportation and South Carolina sucks. Just let me know

[@LinkRocks]

Not everyone wants to run, but if you want to do it. The more everyday people we have in government the better we are.

[@joehuiras4955]

this Ray Gun?

[@lesbethtacioni1733]

Jr

[@stephenhunt736]

Beau of the fifth column has a great, and recent, video on this exact topic.

[@animenerd453]

Hey so there is a seat in CT district 77. Republican. I understand the paper work and the due dates. Working on a platform for vetting before I campaign... I have little dirt on said Republican.Cara Pavalock-D'Amato. I have videos that have more views than hers on KZbin. I honestly think I can beat her. Basically looking for dirt. And Im not running Democrat so I guess independents. 🤷. Im targeting the youth and teacher vote and honestly probably gonna forsake everything else. Core tenants: Money for after school programs. Taught by young 20 something college students. For pay. Year around (they do summer school). Works both ways. Engages youth. Is mentorship for the 20 somethings and an economic boost to sports/health/hoobies. Music being a non negotiatable as learning instruments has been shown to help regulate emotions. Thus decreasing the chance for student based school shootings. Allow strip clubs to stay open later. To encourage night time spending and destigmatation. So they close at 2am. Push it to 4am. Work with planned parenthood to provide sex educational pamphlets to bars and strip clubs. As the states insurance cover mental health and planned parenthood vists... I know cause Ive used both services free at use with my state given insurance. Prettt sure the boosted snap too. So no angle of attack there.

[@issagc]

It's very easy to run for you local county party. Just need a new like minded people and you can take over the party pretty quickly. You might also have voting power for the state party. Replicate your success in other counties and you will have taken over the state party as well.

[@biometronome7010]

Why wasn't Matthew Hoh allowed to run?

[@345117kul]

Who is in the thumbnail

[@bigbaddawg101]

I wish it were that easy to run for office in my state, but we don't even have a Democratic party presence in my state. We got the Non-Partisan League which is affiliated with the Democratic party, but holds certain Republican ideals.

[@evanferguson7835]

Does anyone have a working link to the discord? I

[@logandstone3348]

Stay home liberals. You have spoke too much.

[@tommyscavetta3153]

Well I live in rural Utah and the democrats need to do something anything to get there message out to rural voters there not to smart up here it a shame

[@billybigwig1154]

Left is best

[@publicutility]

Wow! Maybe you'll cover the history and current events concerning the takeover of the Nevada State democrat party . hmmmmm

[@jameschestnut9839]

I've got to work my day job, which I was told not to quit. My health is rather poorly but I'll just grit my teeth due to the stress of campaigning and all of that FUN stuff. Maybe I can find time when I usually sleep. I'm such a lazy head. I mean, I'm not doing the HARD work you guys are doing sitting there talking. Are those ergonomic chairs? Nice.

[@revwroth3698]

My God, I never thought of trying to hook up with my local Democrat chapter which we absolutely definitely have here in rural Arkansas. It's not like Democrats have refused to show their faces outside cities for my entire life.

[@mkklassicmk3895]

All you can do on twitter is complain, it doesn't mean you aren't also "getting off the couch." Also, if you are unable to do something about it for one of many possible reasons you still have a right to complain about the things you don't like in the world. Lastly, getting involved in politics isn't the best way to solve things, community networks are actually your best bet for solving problems.

[@butternutsauce]

I can only dream of being this naive and ignorant

[@joshuahawrylak6819]

It should be harder to run for public office in America then to immigrate to it.

[@ObesePuppies]

What?

[@ComradeCrab93]

@@ObesePuppies they're saying it's easier for idiots like the Republicans or cowards like the majority of Democrats to run for office than it is for innocents to immigrate here. I agree, there should be a higher bar to run things in the country than there is to just move here.

[@Golems_victory]

@@ObesePuppies HUH? "sorry but the princess is in another castle." Idk just made a dumb funny reference joke

[@DarkKnightTrinity]

I smell a fascist.

[@LinkRocks]

It should be easier starting with getting money out of politics.