One thing that has been a privilege for Jejune over this election season has been highlighting young candidates who are the future leaders of America. These people will bring this country fully into the 21st Century, by advocating for civil and health rights for people of all races, genders, and sexual orientations; by advocating for clean, responsible, environmentally-sound projects that protect America’s wildlife, ecosystems, and natural wonders; and by proposing policies that help the working and middle classes reclaim their spots at the top of political representation, instead of only the wealthy having their interests take precedence.
This week we are profiling our youngest candidate of the season, Nate Douglas (he/him). At 23 years of age, Nate is no stranger to politics, having won his first elected office at age 19 to be the supervisor of the Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District. This gay Gen-Z coder decided to enter politics to protect working-class families like his own from corporate greed, advocating for homeowners and renters against exploitative practices, championing bodily autonomy under a regressive state government, and fighting to protect the environment from the influence of big developers and fossil fuel industries. The top three issues he is most passionate about are climate change, economic justice, and healthcare.
- Source: https://www.jejunemagazine.com/home/nate-douglas-florida-house-of-representatives-district-37
