FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C.—More young Americans are running for Congress in 2024, with around 25% of candidates belonging to the youngest two generations, according to a new report released today by Future Caucus. The report, On the Rise 2024, stands in contrast to the widespread narrative of political burnout among younger…
Rep. Maxwell Frost: Democracy belongs to all of us
By Sarah Evans Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) is familiar with breaking down barriers. He became the first member of Gen Z to enter Congress in 2023, at the age of 25—and ever since, he’s been a champion for youth participation in politics. “Gen Z is the most politically active generation in the history of…
The Commons in Conversation with Layla Zaidane
‘Young People Are Going to Fix Our Democracy’
The Chronicle of Philanthropy | By The Chronicle Staff Future Caucus president Layla Zaidane talks about how Gen Z and millennial lawmakers cross the aisle to find solutions. Case in point: The removal of Confederate iconography from Mississippi’s flag. If anyone’s well-positioned to beat back toxic political polarization in America, it’s millennials and Gen Zers,…
Young voters prize authenticity, empathy in candidates: Survey
The Hill | By Joanne Haner Young Americans want to feel listened to by an authentic and genuine political candidate, according to a new survey from American University’s Sine Institute of Policy & Politics, providing insight into the key voting demographic weeks out from the presidential election. The results were unveiled at the Sept. 17 event “What’s…
Future Summit 2024
In July 2024, Future Caucus hosted the eighth annual Future Summit in Washington, D.C., the largest bipartisan convening of young state legislators nationwide. Over the past eight years, hundreds of legislators from across the country have come together to transcend political polarization, collaborate and share policy ideas, and gain insight from national policy experts.
Nancy Pelosi on the ‘Decision to Win’ in 2024
Meet the Press NOW
State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark (D-GA) and State Representative Mike Smith (R-DE) join NBC’s Meet the Press NOW to talk about bipartisanship.
Democrats, Kamala Harris, and young voters in 2024
WAMU/NPR Radio Interview with Representative Ajay Pittman (D-OK). With Vice President Kamala Harris now aiming to become the Democratic party’s presidential nominee, one big question remains: Will Harris’ candidacy change her party’s fortunes with younger voters, especially those in the 18-to-40 age bracket? They’ve been a crucial voting bloc for Democrats for decades. Exit polls suggested…
Harris Campaign Embraces GenZ Memes
Bloomberg Technology After President Joe Biden pulled out of the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, many GenZ voters were quick to embrace the campaign through memes and video edits of the Vice President that have since gone viral on social media. Layla Zaidane, CEO of Future Caucus, a nonpartisan organization for young policymakers,…