Gen Z Jumps Into Politics Ahead Of Election Day

Ashley Beck, 16, is a volunteer for Jackie Gordon’s campaign for the U.S. House seat left open by New York Congressman Peter King’s retirement.

“We're still a valuable member of the campaign because of our skills, because of our work ethic, because of our ability to network, to use social media. We have ideas that sometimes older people don't think of immediately,” Beck said.

Most of Beck’s cohort — Generation Z — is still too young to vote. Born after 1996, the oldest members of this newest generation are around 23 years old.

With Election Day around the corner, teens find themselves in a unique situation — their future will be shaped by candidates they’re not old enough to vote for.

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