Layla Zaidane Statement on Rep. Anthony Gonzalez Announcement to Not Seek Re-election
September 17, 2021
“The future of our democracy is under serious threat when young, passionate leaders like Rep. Gonzalez don’t see a place for themselves within it.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 17, 2021
PRESS CONTACT:
Stacy Lewis
“The future of our democracy is under serious threat when young, passionate leaders like Rep. Gonzalez don’t see a place for themselves within it.”
WASHINGTON, DC – On September 16, 2021, Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH-16) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2022. Millennial Action Project (MAP) President & CEO Layla Zaidane released the following statement regarding this announcement:
“The future of our democracy is under serious threat when principled, young, passionate, leaders like Rep. Gonzalez don’t see a place for themselves within it.
“Rep. Gonzalez proudly served as Co-Chair of MAP’s Congressional Future Caucus during the 116th Congress. His leadership paved the way for better problem-solving on Capitol Hill, as he worked tirelessly to tackle a culture of toxic partisanship.
“Today’s toxic politics are creating a generation of politically homeless Americans and pushing away the types of principled, solutions-oriented people we need most in this moment. Our generation wants a system that welcomes a diversity of people and perspectives — and we must do better to deliver on that vision. Rep. Gonzalez led the Future Caucus in creating the space to do just that, and his legacy tackling political polarization will endure.
“We are thankful for Rep. Gonzalez’s service in the Future Caucus and beyond. We wish him and his family the very best, and look forward to his continued leadership in building a healthier American democracy.”
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The Millennial Action Project (MAP) is the largest nonpartisan organization of millennial elected officials in the U.S., dedicated to activating young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and transform American politics. As a 501(c)(3) organization, MAP has established bipartisan Future Caucuses in 31 state legislatures, launched the first-ever bipartisan caucus for young members of Congress, and engages over 1,600 young legislators across the country to work on future-oriented policy solutions. More info available at: futurecaucus.org.
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