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Why Gen Z is Running for Congress in 2026
October 27, 2026
By Alisa Shodiyev Kaff | The New York Times
More than 100 candidates under the age of 29 filed to run for Congress this election cycle. The New York Times spoke to five of these Gen Z candidates and asked them a series of questions to understand their qualifications and positions on key issues.
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