As a Gen Z candidate running for Congress in Florida’s 12th district, I’ve experienced firsthand how powerful young voices are one of the major keys to a Harris victory. Leading one of the largest student voter registration drives in Florida, I believe we made it very clear that this was a call from Gen Z to Gen Z: there’s no staying home this election.
My message is simple: Gen Z is an issues-based generation, and this election has climate change, abortion, and democracy on the ballot (literally in some states). This approach has seriously resonated deeply, especially among Gen Z women, who in Florida are turning out in significantly higher numbers than their male counterparts (thanks to Trump’s abortion ban threat).
In Florida, two Gen Z candidates (myself and Thomas Wiktop) are seeing massive student turnout in our districts, a trend mirrored in states like Georgia. When I spoke to the political director of Gen Cleo—Vice President Al Gore's advocacy organization—she mentioned that Georgia is experiencing record-breaking Gen Z voter turnout, which could heavily influence the election outcome there. This emerging wave of young voters speaks volumes about how critical it is for Gen Z to be represented on ballots across the country.
Recent polls consistently show that climate change ranks in the top three concerns for Gen Z, with climate often taking the top spot (a side anecdote, the day Trump made his famous “drill baby drill” speech, 8,000 gen z registered that next day in June). As a climate scientist, I’ve structured my campaign to address this issue head-on, and it’s driving young voters to the polls.
With half of Gen Z supporting Harris compared to just one-third for Trump in the most conservative polls, it’s clear that when Gen Z candidates run on issues that matter to young people, they inspire action. My team, entirely composed of Gen Z, is actively shaping a new kind of grassroots political movement aimed at addressing the future that’s right in front of us. At least 60% of Gen Z we meet canvassing in District 12 said they either have voted or commit to voting for myself and Harris in the coming days.
Gen Z is not just voting; we’re organizing, influencing, and directly participating in democracy (and damn proud of it!). And this election could be just the beginning. Getting Gen Z candidates into office—or at least as visible, impactful candidates—isn’t just about winning; it’s about fundamentally reshaping our political landscape to reflect the priorities of the generation most committed to addressing climate change and other pressing issues. Gen Z are the architects of democracy tomorrow.
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Thank you for reading my diaries and your support. We ARE going to get Harris elected.
