May isn’t the only librarian taking a run in politics, though. Several other librarians are up for election this year. Here’s who they are, where they’re running, what they’re passionate about, and why they believe other librarians should consider running for something. You’ll note that there’s a lack of librarians of color running for office–at least as far as I could find for the 2026 elections. This likely speaks to librarianship itself being a pretty white field. But as librarianship itself better diversifies, so, too, will the candidates feel empowered to run for office–but if you’re a librarian of color and have had the itch, may this be your sign that your voice, input, and desire for change matter and are valued. The Most Read Books on Goodreads in April Five Books to Understand the Voting Rights Act The Supreme Court issued a ruling yesterday in Louisiana v.…