Run Sister Run
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Tonya Ly |
| Type | Federal Political Action Committee |
| Focus | Electing women to office |
| Location | |
Region served | United States |
| Website | https://www.runsisterrunpac.com/ |
Run Sister Run is a United States federal political action committee founded in Texas in 2018 to "support women running for office and to help them win."[1] The organization is noted for providing candidate training programs for women of color.[2] [3]
Tonya Ly[4], a founding member of the action committee, led the organization in mobilizing voter efforts for the Kamala Harris 2024 Presidential Campaign.[5]
In addition to Harris, candidates supported by Run Sister Run include
- Catherine Fleming Bruce, 2026 United States Senate Election in South Carolina[6]
- Gina Hinojosa, 2026 Texas Gubernatorial Election[7]
- Toni Rose, 2026 Texas House of Representatives
- Lauren Ashley Simmons, 2026 Texas House of Representatives election
- Charlene Ward Johnson, 2026 Texas House of Representatives
- Penny Morales Shaw, 2024 Texas House of Representatives[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "ABOUT US". Run Sister Run. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ "How Women of Color Candidates Fight Obstacles". YES! Magazine. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Run Sister Run: Empowering Black Women for Public Office". cawp.rutgers.edu. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Tonya Ly | Texas Woman's University | BOLDLY GO". twu.edu. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ Rennolds, Rebecca Rommen, Nathan. "How reproductive rights, Greek life, and celebrity endorsements could prove key to Kamala Harris' bid for women voters". Business Insider. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ and Nate Tinner-Williams (November 6, 2025). "Black Catholic activist launches Senate campaign to unseat Lindsey Graham of South Carolina". Black Catholic Messenger. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Gina Hinojosa Houston Campaign Stop: Education, Economy and Voting Rights Focus". stylemagazine.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "CANDIDATES | ENDORSED". Run Sister Run. Retrieved August 5, 2026.