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The discourse notes an unprecedented surge in young progressives eager to run for office, inspired by recent electoral outcomes. An organization supporting youth candidates reports over 13,000 sign-ups since Election Day 2024, with a majority of applicants under 40, and a significant portion identifying as LGBTQ+ or women. This influx signifies a strategic awareness within the left that localized influence can be more impactful than national activism, especially amid declining faith in traditional protest methods.