2024 Election Brings a Wave of Young Congressional Leaders

WASHINGTON — When the 119th U.S. Congress convenes in 2025, a pivotal wave of Gen Z and millennial leaders will surge into the halls of power. This year’s general election saw 74 millennials and one Gen Zer elected to Congress, with seven freshmen ascending from state legislatures — including Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, D-Del., co-founder of the Delaware Future Caucus.

On Jan. 3, 23 newly elected millennials will be sworn in, boosting Gen Z and millennial representation in Congress to 75 members (13.9%), up from 56 (10.3%) after the 2022 midterms. These younger leaders will make up 16.1% of House members and 8.0% of senators, bringing fresh energy and perspectives to Capitol Hill.

“With 75 Gen Zers and millennials elected to Congress, the 2024 election is proof positive that the youngest generations in America are stepping up, taking the reins, and leading the way,” said Future Caucus president and CEO Layla Zaidane. “These leaders bring bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to collaboration that our democracy desperately needs. They aren’t just inheriting the future — they’re building it, brick by brick. At Future Caucus, we couldn’t be prouder to support these rising leaders as they transform our politics and create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.”

In October, Future Caucus released its biannual On the Rise report on Gen Z and millennial candidates for Congress in 2024, finding that:

• Approximately one in four candidates was a millennial or Gen Zer.
• Among the 33 state legislators who made it onto the general election ballot for Congress, more than one-third were millennials. 
• In the general election, women comprised 30% of millennial candidates—and only 19% of Gen Z candidates.
• Younger candidates were disproportionately eliminated from their congressional races prior to the general election.
• Among candidates, no generation or age group was dominated by a single political party.

Freshmen

Millennials

Shomari Figures, D-Ala.

Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz.

Abe Hamadeh, R-Ariz.

Derek Tran, D-Calif.

State Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo.

State Sen. Sarah McBride, D-Del.

Brian Jack, R-Ga.

John Olszewski Jr., D-Md.

State Sen. Sarah Elfreth, D-Md.

State Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Mich.

Addison McDowell, R-N.C.

Pat Harrigan, R-N.C.

Brad Knott, R-N.C.

Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H.

Josh Riley, D-N.Y.

State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pa.

Rob Bresnahan Jr., R-Pa.

Pablo Hernández Rivera, PPD-Puerto Rico

Brandon Gill, R-Texas

State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va.

State Sen. Emily Randall, D-Wash.

Tim Sheehy, R-Mont.

Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J.

Incumbents

Gen Zers

Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla.

Millennials

Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz.  

Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif.  

Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif.  

Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif.  

Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo.  

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.  

Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo.  

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.  

Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla.  

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.  

Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa  

Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill.  

Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill.  

Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind.  

Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La.  

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass.  

Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine  

Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich.  

Rep. John James, R-Mich.  

Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich.  

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.  

Rep. Rob Menendez, D-N.J.  

Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J.  

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M.  

Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y.  

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.  

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y.  

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y.  

Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y.  

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.  

Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y.  

Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio  

Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio  

Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio  

Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa.  

Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa.  

Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa.  

Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I.  

Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I.  

Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C.  

Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C.  

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas  

Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas  

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas  

Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas  

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas  

Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah  

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash.  

Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis.  

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala.  

Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga.

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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.

For more information, visit www.futurecaucus.org.