64 Gen Z and Millennial Lawmakers Chosen for Bipartisan Future Caucus Fellowship

Bipartisan program empowers Gen Z and millennial lawmakers to drive progress on key issues facing their constituents

WASHINGTON—Sixty-four Gen Z and millennial state lawmakers have been selected for the second cohort of Future Caucus Innovation Fellows, representing 34 states. These emerging leaders are united by a commitment to bridging political divides and advancing solutions to pressing issues in their communities.

This year’s fellows will explore one of four focused policy tracks: Civic Innovation, Energy & Environment, Prenatal-to-Three, and Criminal Justice. The program offers access to expert briefings, an expansive library of evidence-based policy resources, hands-on learning trips to innovative organizations, and opportunities to collaborate with peers tackling similar challenges nationwide. Fellows will also convene in Washington, D.C., for Future Caucus’ signature Futures Thinking Forum, where they will envision forward-looking approaches to today’s most urgent issues.

“These remarkable young lawmakers show what Future Caucus is all about—working together across party lines to create policies that truly help all Americans,” said Layla Zaidane, president and CEO of Future Caucus. “Their diverse backgrounds and experiences highlight the power of curiosity and collaboration in driving progress for our country. We’re excited to welcome the second class of Innovation Fellows and provide them with the tools and skills they need to tackle the challenges of policymaking today.”

Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship, Class of 2025-26

Civic Innovation  

Rep. Jeremy Gray, D-Ala.  

Sen. Robert Stewart, D-Ala.  

Rep. Michael Smith, R-Del.  

Rep. Dotie Joseph, D-Fla.  

Rep. Adam Zabner, D-Iowa  

Rep. Ray Sorensen, R-Iowa  

Rep. Brandon Woodard, D-Kan.  

Del. Stuart Schmidt, R-Md.  

Rep. Shirley Arriaga, D-Mass.  

Rep. Justis Gibbs, D-Miss.  

Rep. Ben Bowman, D-Ore.  

Energy & Environment  

Rep. Zachary Gramlich, R-Ark.  

Rep. Junie Joseph, D-Colo.  

Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan, D-Conn.  

Rep. Aundré Bumgardner, D-Conn.  

Rep. Trish La Chica, D-Hawaii  

Rep. Elinor Levin, D-Iowa  

Rep. C. Travis Johnson, D-La.  

Rep. Francisco Paulino, D-Mass.  

Rep. Ranjeev Puri, D-Mich.  

Asm. Duy Nguyen, D-Nev.  

Rep. Dawson Holle, R-N.D.  

Rep. Claire Cory, R-N.D.  

Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Pa.  

Rep. Greg Scott, D-Pa.  

Sen. Meghan Kallman, D-R.I.  

Sen. Victoria Gu, D-R.I.  

Sen. Nate Blouin, D-Utah  

Prenatal-to-Three  

Sen. Löki Tobin, D-Alaska  

Rep. Ashley Hudson, D-Ark.  

Rep. Aaron Pilkington, R-Ark.  

Rep. Imani Barnes, D-Ga.  

Rep. Greggor Ilagan, D-Hawaii  

Rep. Megan Srinivas, D-Iowa  

Rep. Suzanne Wikle, D-Kan.  

Rep. Matthew Willard, D-La.  

Del. Jennifer White Holland, D-Md.  

Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, D-Minn.  

Sen. Alice Mann, D-Minn.  

Sen. Erin Maye Quade, D-Minn.  

Sen. George Dungan, D-Neb.  

Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum, D-N.H.  

Asm. Brian Cunningham, D-N.Y.  

Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Ohio  

Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Pa.  

Sen. Tiara Mack, D-R.I.  

Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, D-Vt.  

Del. Irene Shin, D-Va.  

Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, R-W.Va.  

Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Wis.  

Criminal Justice  

Rep. Ashley Carrick, D-Alaska  

Rep. Stetson Painter, R-Ark.  

Sen. Darius Brown, D-Del.  

Rep. Kanani Souza, R-Hawaii  

Rep. Christopher Worrell, D-Mass.  

Rep. David LeBoeuf, D-Mass.  

Rep. Fabian Nelson, D-Miss.  

Sen. Rod Hickman, D-Miss.  

Rep. Laura Smith, D-Mont.  

Sen. Terrell McKinney, D-Nev.  

Rep. Jayme Davis, D-N.D.  

Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Okla.  

Rep. Kadyn Wittman, D-S.D.  

Rep. Esme Cole, D-Vt.

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Future Caucus is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers young elected officials in Congress and state legislatures to bridge the partisan divide. By supporting innovative policymaking and fostering collaboration, we help Gen Z and millennial leaders drive positive change and promote a political culture rooted in empathy and solutions.

To learn more, visit www.futurecaucus.org.