At 28, Jimmy Pereira could be the next mayor of Brockton, Massachusetts. A transportation planner focused on environmental justice, he’s tackled the issues affecting the health of his community. After over half a decade of public service, he’s running to create a more accessible government for Brockton.
Read MoreLynn, Massachusetts has the 3rd largest Cambodian American population, yet no one from that community has ever served on city council! 27-year-old Cinda Danh first Asian American woman ever to run for office in Lynn, to make sure every resident feels like they have a voice in their government.
Read More28-year-old Joshua Cole is first African American and youngest candidate to ever run for Virginia’s House of Delegates 28th district. In a legislature that’s long been an ol’ boys club, he’s bucking the system to represent the diverse voices in Virginia.
Read MoreVirginia's Prince William County is a minority-majority county, yet all but one board member is white. 32-year-old Kenny Boddye is running for county board to be a voice for his diverse county's diverse needs. Boddye has seen first hand how government services are failing to support our most vulnerable, after losing his mother to chronic homelessness and substance abuse. Today he's fighting to create a more equitable Prince William County.
Read MoreFrom cancer research to labor organizing, Adrian Rivera-Reyes has always been driven to service. The 27-year-old cancer biologist could become the City of Brotherly Love’s first LGBTQ councilmember. A proud Democratic Socialist, Adrian is hoping to bring his lived experiences and his community with him to Philadelphia City Council.
Read More27 year old Shanice Clarke is running for Portland Public School Board, a district known for failing students of color. An educator, advocate, and grassroots community organizer, she’s looking to prove that your proximity to wealth doesn’t determine your electability.
Read MoreWhen Alex Burton interned for Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, he had dreams of working on the Hill. But a mentor convinced him that he could do more impactful work in his hometown than in DC. Not long after, Alex Burton ran for city council in Evansville, Indiana, becoming the youngest and the first person of color in roughly 40 years to run for anything city-wide. He's aspiring to change the mindset on in his city government and create a new vision for his hometown.
Read MoreAt 21, David Cunningham could become the youngest person ever elected to the California State Legislature. Born to a mother who was addicted to drugs and a father who was involved in gangs, he was placed in the foster care system at the age of 3. He’s running for California Assembly District 64 in South Los Angeles, so he can expand Social Service programs and ensure everyone in his district receives the support services they need.
Read MoreAt the age of 22, Seth Dobbelaer is already a second time candidate. Two years ago, he ran for city council in Newark, Ohio. While he may not have won, he outperformed any Democrat that’s ever run in that district and raised more money than any candidate in the race. This year he’s running again to give young people a seat at the table in his city.
Read MoreIn a county with roughly 18,000 Democrats, there isn't single Democrat in office in Johnson County. Kyle, 26, hopes to give them a voice on his hometown's city council in Greenwood, Indiana.
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