Today, Explained Gen Z in the House
Nov 22, 2022
Maxwell Frost, the first Gen Z member of Congress at just 25, shares his journey and ambitions for Florida's 10th District. He discusses the unique challenges of being young in politics and the importance of representation for marginalized voices. Maren Kogan offers insights into youth voter trends, highlighting the significant impact of young voters in the 2022 midterms and their pivotal issues. Together, they explore how Gen Z’s perspectives are reshaping the political landscape and fostering engagement in civic matters.
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Generational Twitter Differences
- Maxwell Frost celebrated his election win by tweeting about seeing The 1975.
- Older representatives tweeted about policy and thanked constituents.
Mistaken Identity
- Maxwell Frost has been repeatedly mistaken for not being a member of Congress due to his age.
- Security guards celebrated after realizing he was, in fact, a representative-elect.
Motivations
- Maxwell Frost's political journey began at 15 after the Sandy Hook shooting.
- Meeting a victim's grieving brother inspired his dedication to fighting gun violence.