I am excited to announce that I have been endorsed by Run for Something! It is so important for young leaders to step into leadership roles, especially now. Thank you to all who have supported my campaign and I hope we can have a good turnout for the May 20th Primary Elections!

Here is the official Press Release:

---For Immediate Release----

Run for Something endorses Joi Washington for Media Borough Mayor
Changing The Face of Local Politics in Pennsylvania

May 15, 2025: Joi Washington is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership.

“I want to thank Run For Something for being supportive of young leaders willing to take a leap! Local elections are extremely important and I believe we connect the most with voters at this level. It is more important than ever for us to step into leadership roles to make our streets safer, protect our environment, enhance public safety, speak up for public transportation and more!” –Joi Washington  

“We are so proud to announce our May endorsement class because these candidates aren’t just running for local office, they are building the future of the Democratic Party from the ground up,” said Amanda Litman, Co-Founder and President of Run for Something. “At a time when our democracy is under threat and vulnerable communities are demanding real change, we need bold and fearless leaders stepping up at every level. These are the candidates that will build the bench and the movement that will define our future.” 

“At every level of government, we need leaders who reflect the urgency and values of this moment," said Johanna Silva Waki, Executive Director of Run for Something. “Our endorsees understand the stakes, and they’re rising up to meet this moment with urgency, empathy, and action. They’re not only responding to the challenges of today—they’re shaping what’s next for their communities.”  

Run for Something’s May 2025 Endorsement Class Includes:  

• 49% identify as people of color 
• 29.4% identify as LGBTQIA+
• 49% identify as women
• 17.6% are Gen Z
• Our candidates in this class represent 16 states.

As we continue to build the progressive bench from the bottom up, we are excited to support and amplify more talented, young progressives already making a difference at the state and local levels. 

The endorsement process includes an extensive internal review with background checks, a detailed application, and insight from local state experts. 

Amanda Litman and Ross Morales Rocketto launched RFS on Jan. 20, 2017, with a simple premise: help young diverse progressives to run for down-ballot races in order to build a bench for the future. RFS aims to lower the barriers to entry for these candidates by helping them with organization building, a robust community, and access to the trainings needed to be successful. So far, over 200,000 young people from across the country have signed up to run and gained access to RFS resources.  

Run for Something recruits and supports talented, passionate young people who advocate for progressive values now and for the next 30 years, with the ultimate goal of building a progressive bench.
www.runforsomething.net

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