A young supporter holds up a sign before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak at a campaign event East Carolina University on Oct. 13, 2024.
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A young supporter holds up a sign before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak at a campaign event East Carolina University on Oct. 13, 2024.
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There are at least 10 Democratic candidates younger than 40 vying for seats in Congress in next year’s elections. We discuss what has been successful for recent Gen Z and young millennial candidates, as well as what hasn’t. And we ask why we are seeing all these young candidates now.
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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