• Comment: Most of the sources are interviews (so do not confer notability) or PR websites. Qcne (talk) 20:23, 11 February 2024 (UTC)


Run GenZ
Formation2020; 4 years ago (2020)
TypeNonprofit organization
PurposeConservative candidate recruitment and mentorship
Websiterungenz.com

Run GenZ is an American nonprofit dedicated to conservative candidate recruitment and mentorship from Generation Z.[1][2] The organization highlights it's peer-to-peer mentorship program from their coalition of young elected officials, dubbed the Rising Stars Club.[3] According to Run GenZ, the Rising Stars Club has over 100 young conservative elected officials.[4][5]

Co-founded in 2020 by Joe Mitchell, Amber Mariano, Josie Tomkow, Joe Alexander, and Mason Morgan,[6][7] Run GenZ's official mission is to recruit, empower and mentor young conservatives to run for state and local office.[8][9][10]

Advisory board members include Terry Branstad, John Sununu, Rick Perry, Mary Fallin, and Bill Owens.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ Badrei, Arman (2022-11-03). "Gen Z Is More Liberal Than Older Generations. The Texas Right Has a Plan to Change That—One Local Race at a Time". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  2. ^ Sines, Justin (2023-02-16). "Why Republicans Are Losing Gen Z". Common Ground Committee. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  3. ^ Janfaza, Rachel (2024-01-23). "Gen Z Republicans to the GOP: Hello???". POLITICO. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  4. ^ "Instagram: Run GenZ "Rising Stars News"". www.instagram.com. February 9, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  5. ^ "Discover Run GenZ's Rising Conservative Stars". www.rungenz.com. 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  6. ^ DiStaso, John (2021-07-01). "NH Primary Source: State Rep. Alexander leading effort to recruit young conservative candidates". WMUR. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  7. ^ GenZ, Run. "Run GenZ Releases Video of Historically Young Lawmakers Inspiring Generation Z to Run for Public Office". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  8. ^ "Meet the first Gen Z Republican elected to the Minnesota Legislature". MPR News. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  9. ^ "Run GenZ | Equipping the Next Generation of Conservative Leaders". www.rungenz.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  10. ^ Janfaza, Rachel (2021-12-27). "Gen Z conservatives seek to recruit and mentor young, diverse candidates running for office | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  11. ^ DiStaso, John (2021-09-23). "NH Primary Source: Former Gov. John Sununu joins Run GenZ advisory board". WMUR. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  12. ^ "Meet Run GenZ's Leadership". www.rungenz.com. 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2024-01-31.