Its not sustainable or right but its what we had to do. Lawsons majority-Black district was scrapped by the Legislature, which adopted a congressional map pushed by DeSantis, prompting a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. But that could slowly be changing, according to Amanda Litman, the co-founder of Run for Something, an organization that supports young people running for state and local office. ga('ads.send', { To become a member of Congress, candidates must be at least 25 years old. Martin Pengelly. Frost took to his Twitter to celebrate the moment writing, "WE WON!!!! Three-quarters of them believe things in the country are heading in the wrong direction, according to AP VoteCast, an expansive survey of more than 3,200 voters in Florida. Maxwell Frost marching in Orlando's Pride Parade. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@MaxwellFrostFL) December 8, 2022 The median rent for a studio apartment in Washington is $2,600, compared with $1,646 in Orlando, which is in the He defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish by 19 percentage points. Rep.-elect Maxwell Frost of Florida, the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress, says he is struggling to get an apartment in Washington and lost an application fee because his credit is really bad. We saw President Biden sign into law the bipartisan bill to end gun violence," he said. "I'm excited to join the caucus and fight for the world that I believe in and I really do believe a better world is possible.". }); } He's going to be a member of Congress. He got denied for an apartment in Washington, D.C. Maxwell Frost made history last month as the first member of Gen Z to be elected to the U.S. Congress. That didnt help him get an apartment in the nations capital though. ORLANDO, Fla. - Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress. Gun violence prevention was a core tenet of Frost's platform, along with supporting progressive policies like Medicare for all and a Green New Deal. "We need to protect states, especially that have Republican governors and state legislatures that are going to prey on the most vulnerable people and take away their rights," he said, adding that the economy and health care are also at the top of his mind. We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future. We have to do better for the whole country.. Bryan Metzger and Sophia Ankel. Frost, a 25-year-old gun reform and social justice activist, ran in a heavily blue Orlando-area district being relinquished by Democratic Rep. Val Demings, who challenged History was made tonight. Maxwell Frost made history last month when he won election in Florida's 10th Congressional District, becoming the first Gen Z member of Congress at just 25 years old. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. It was considered a safe seat for the party. Democrats in tight Nevada races are hoping the door-knocking army of the Culinary Union can still deliver the state for them. Maxwell Frost, a 25-year-old activist turned political candidate, is set to become the first Gen Z member of Congress after a projected win in his race in Floridas 10th Congressional District. },false) 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. },false) if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Maxwell Alejandro Frost ( Democratic Party) is a member-elect of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 10th Congressional District. Gen Z's first U.S. representative, Maxwell Frost, is the somewhat reluctant ambassador for a crop of young people shaped by ceaseless gun violence. "We just need the political will to move it forward, to literally save lives," he added. Got denied, lost the apartment and the application fee. Follow live updates and election results here. 7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day. eventAction: 'render' Frost ran on a platform of Medicare expansion, ending gun violence, housing affordability and environmental justice. Ron DeSantis defeats Charlie Crist in Florida guv reelection, Internet says 'Dems must be freaking out', 'So proud of our state': Internet rejoices as Marco Rubio defeats Val Demings in Florida re-election, Frost was further backed by Congressional Progressive Caucus, which is affiliated with the Democratic Party in the United States Congress. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (born January 17, 1997) is an American activist, politician and musician. }); Frost is a former March for Our Lives organizer seeking stricter gun control laws and has stressed opposition to restrictions on abortion rights. }); The Gen Z nominee has good chance of becoming a member Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { A survivor of gun violence, he was a national organizing director at March for Our Lives, a youth-led movement created after the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, to push for gun policy changes. hitType: 'event', As a young person who just doesnt have a lot of money, Ive been living literally paycheck to paycheck this entire year and at times didnt have money to feed myself, Frost told HuffPost. Ron DeSantis. Maxwell Frosthas won Florida's 10th Congressional District race, CBS News projected Tuesday, making him the first Democratic member of Gen Z, and the first Afro-Cubano, to head to Congress. South Tampa neighbors search for source of mystery bass sound, Former Polk County firefighter arrested after falsifying timecard to make extra money, deputies say, CMA honors Winters legacy with Rescue Days on the anniversary of her rescue, PICTURES: Florida couple photobombed by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launch, Florida firefighters rescue eagle impaled by lightning rod, Red tide isnt keeping tourists off Pinellas County beaches. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The first Gen Z member of Congress was denied a D.C. apartment due to bad credit. He later added: For those asking, I have bad credit cause I ran up a lot of debt running for Congress for a year and a half. Frost, a 25-year-old gun reform and social justice activist, ran in a heavily blue Orlando-area district being relinquished by Democratic Rep. Val Demings, who challenged Republican Sen. Marco Rubio this year. And in south Florida, Democrat Ted Deutchs retirement opened the way for a likely Democratic successor in the 23rd District. 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Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost has become the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress. Capitol Hill is about to welcome a whole new generation. He defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish and independent candidates Jason Holic and Usha Jain. Rep.-Elect Maxwell Frost (D-FL) speaks at a Congressional Hispanic Caucus event on Nov. 18, eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), pg.acq.push(function() { American entrepreneur and businessman Maxwell Frost is the democratic partys nominee for Floridas 10th Congressional District. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), "And I think we need a government that looks like the country.". Frost is the first person from Generation Z to be elected to Congress and the }); Maxwell Frost, age 25, is an Organizer, Musician, and Candidate for Congress. The first Gen Z member of Congress was denied a D.C. apartment due to bad credit. Progressive activist Maxwell Alejandro Frost, 25, will officially become the first Gen Z member of Congress after winning his race to represent Floridas 10th Congressional District. He got denied for an apartment in Washington, D.C. Maxwell Frost made history last month as the first member of Gen Z to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Ron DeSantis. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ As for support, the young Democrat has endorsements from well-known lawmakers like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. } If elected, Frost said that he would broadcast gun reform with gun regulation being the first step. Rep.-elect Maxwell Frost of Florida, the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress, says he is struggling to get an apartment in Washington and lost an application fee CBS News projects Democrat Maxwell Frost wins FL-10 making the 25-year-old the first Gen Z member of Congress. pic.twitter.com/LUOWQq3kQU. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. . Among other things,he has promised to workto prevent pharmaceutical price gouging, develop a national task force to end gun violence, crack down on corporations that pollute the environment, and end federal subsidies that contribute to mass incarceration. Doug Ducey keeps stacking containers on border as term ends, Facing COVID surge, China expanding hospitals, ICUs, Strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes southern Mexico, Libyan man tied to 1988 Lockerbie bombing is in U.S. custody, officials say, High gas costs hurt California drivers as refiners rake in huge profits. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), / CBS News. Florida Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost, a 25-year-old part-time Uber driver, declared that history was made tonight when he became the first Generation Z member to win }); FLORIDA: The 2022 midterms have written history as we have the first Gen Z member winning. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost. He said Id be fine. "I am also very confident that because political engagement and political activity is a habit, it's a muscle, you build it and then it gets stronger and stronger and stronger," Litman added. We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future. He assumes office on January 3, 2023. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, a 25-year-old Democrat, won his election on Tuesday in Floridas 10th Congressional District over Calvin Wimbish, a Republican, according to The He was previously the national organizing director for March for Our Lives.. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. "History was made tonight. Didnt make enough money from Uber itself to pay for my living. FOX News Channel. Wimbish is a 72-year-old former Army Green Beret who called himself a "Christian, conservative, constitutionalist" candidate for office. He ran for election to represent Florida's 10th Frost raised over $2.5 million and was endorsed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Sens. He worked as a Uber driver for three months after his campaign due to being short on funds. He drove from Orlando to South Florida to meet with students and loved ones, and helped sparked the March for Our Lives movement. But What changed everything for me was connecting with my biological mother, learning about her story, learning about the things she had been through, he said. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Gen Z candidate Maxwell Frost wins Democratic House primary in Florida, Gen Z Congressman-elect denied an apartment over "really bad" credit, GOP knows it has a problem with relying on Election Day voting, CBS News projects Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff, Arizona certifies midterm election results, Warnock, Walker make final pitches to Georgia voters in Senate runoff. He also received the backing of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which he is set to join as a newly elected lawmaker. hide caption. 5 min read. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ Speaking to CBS News on Wednesday morning, Frost said "being the first Gen Z member of Congress isn't the reason" he decided to run, but said it was an "amazing" feeling. As a candidate, you cant give yourself a stipend or anything till the very end of your campaign. The 25-year-old Gen Z Democrat based his electoral campaign around gun violence and advocated for stronger gun control laws and support for refined policies like Medicare-for-all. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ At age 25, Democrat Maxwell Frost made history Tuesday night when he became the first member of Gen Z to be elected to U.S. Congress. Maxwell Frost marching in Orlando's Pride Parade. So most of the run, you have no $ coming in unless you work a second job., Democrat New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went through something similar, Frost said, adding: I also recognize that Im speaking from a point of privilege cause in 2 years time, my credit will be okay because of my new salary that starts next year. ga('ads.send', { Wimbish is a 72-year-old former Army Green Beret who called himself a Christian, conservative, constitutionalist candidate for office. hitType: 'event', The economy is weighing heavily on the minds of Florida voters. Frost further reflected on the struggles of being a candidate and having to fund his campaign. Generation Z generally refers to those born between the late 1990s to early 2010s. } media-tech companies with hubs around the world. What is really needed, he said, is bipartisanship. To support this resume, Frost has served as an organizer for the American Civil Liberties Union and as the national organizing director for March for Our Lives, which is a student-led demonstration in support of gun control legislation. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Heres how. eventAction: 'click_ads' Madison Mogen's rumored ex-roommate killed herself after being 'bullied', Family shattered after schoolboy, 15, diagnosed with cancer just two weeks after his twin died from disease, Athena Strand: Mom Maitlyn Gandy calls slain girl, 7, Viking princess, shares pics of her pink open casket. Meet Maxwell Alejandro Frost, the 25-year-old gun-violence-prevention advocate backed by Bernie Sanders who will be the first Gen Z member of Congress. Among races with an incumbent, Miami-area 27th District is the most closely contested and has a history of flipping back and forth between Democrats and Republicans. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey as well as the Congressional Progressive Caucus. But he said that doesn't mean that the older average ages of other congressional members are a hindrance especially when it comes to issues like gun violence. Doug Ducey stacks containers at border, Maxwell Frost on being Gen Z Congress member, Congressman-elect Maxwell Frost on becoming first Gen Z member of Congress. Please enter valid email address to continue. One truly open seat, where no incumbent was involved, is the 15th District in the Tampa area, where Republican Laurel Lee a former Florida secretary of state and Democrat Alan Cohn, a former investigative journalist, are pitted against each other. 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