Mari Manoogian
Former Michigan state representative and executive director of The Next 50, an organization that supports and builds the bench of Democratic candidates under 50.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 53min
Building a Stronger Democratic Bench with Mari Manoogian of The Next 50
Mari Manoogian, former Michigan state representative and now executive director of The Next 50, builds the pipeline for Democratic leaders under 50. She discusses recruiting and supporting emerging candidates, balancing authenticity with political strategy, and scaling focused candidate services. Conversations touch on suburban shifts, campaign lessons, and pragmatic approaches to polarized politics.
