I’m going to be doing a series of tweets every day for a week or 2 to help inform young people on the possibility of running for office. These tweets are NOT endorsements but are just to show that it is possible to run for office at a young age and there are people that do.
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#TheYoungPeopleWillWin As an 18-year-old running for city council in Mission Viejo, California Mahmoud El-Farra wants to be a leader that inspires disenfranchised minorities and young people to get involved in the political process. Check out his campaign at @Elfarra4MVCCShow this thread -
#TheYoungPeopleWillWin .@JakeRybczyk (18) is the Director of Budget at Saddleback College ASG. Organizing walkouts, registering students (over 750) & helps grassroots causes. Now he's running for San Clemente City Council and he's 100% people-funded. http://www.tinyurl.com/VOTE4JAKESC pic.twitter.com/7GbkqRLOEO
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#TheYoungPeopleWillWin .@JoseTCastaneda3 is a part of@ocstudents4cc and has been a city commissioner & a leader fighting to bring#affordablehousing &#climateaction to#Fullerton. He's a powerful young voice for equity in all communities. http://jose4council.comShow this thread -
#TheYoungPeopleWillwin Manuel Chavez has spent years uplifting and empowering young people in politics. Now, he wants to bring his leadership and a fresh voice to Costa Mesa’s City Council. Website: http://Chavez4citycouncil.com Instagram: @Chavez4citycouncil &@ocstudents4ccShow this thread -
#TheYoungPeopleWillWin Ian J. Macdonald is 20 years old & running for city council in Buena Park. He wants to bring fresh ideas & new energy to city council. Committed to truly represent Buena Park, Ian has been walking door-to-door every day talking to members of his community.Show this thread -
#TheYoungPeopleWillWin@hadiyafordupage is a college student running to bring a new voice & balanced perspective to her DuPage County Board. She’s previously interned with the@DuPage_Dems, worked as an election judge in ’16 involved with the Glen Ellyn MFOLpic.twitter.com/4EPyPVtrDu
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#TheYoungPeopleWillWin Aron Davis is a 27 year old software engineer running for mayor of Plantation, FL. His platform includes electoral reform, establishing a youth council, implementing a composting program, revising tree ordinances, and fighting against overdevelopment.Show this thread
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I am proud of both of you :) You are all so inspirational and encouraging
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I though Martin Luther King said, judge a person by their character. Not weather they are young or old people.
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