"History was made tonight," Frost tweeted. He also received the backing of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which he is set to join as a newly elected lawmaker. 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. eventAction: 'load' Lawsons majority-Black district was scrapped by the Legislature, which adopted a congressional map pushed by DeSantis, prompting a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. Representative-elect Maxwell Frost, a 25-year-old Afro-Cuban progressive activist from Orlando, is about to be the youngest member of Congress. pg.acq.push(function() { media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Florida is gaining a 28th seat due to population growth. 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. hide caption. He worked as a Uber driver for three months after his campaign due to being short on funds. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (born January 17, 1997) is an American activist, politician and musician. https://t.co/CaylI1ZBNV pic.twitter.com/rNjBTVOjhK. "For me, it's less about older versus younger and this and that. He also shared the struggles he faced as a candidate, including having to work as an Uber driver to pay his bills after running out of money in the first three months of his campaign. 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 Updated on: November 9, 2022 / 9:55 AM It isnt magic that we won our very difficult race. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ He is the U.S. representative-elect for Florida's 10th congressional district, having won the 2022 election as the Democratic nominee. 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. I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to represent my home in the United States Congress. "I'm excited to go to D.C. and fight with him and the Democrats for even more and fight for the world that we deserve and the world that we want.". Maxwell Alejandro Frost ( Democratic Party) is a member-elect of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 10th Congressional District. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ In the wake of the 2020 census, DeSantis had ordered the GOP-controlled legislature to adopt a map devised to maximize Republican gains vetoing the initial GOP-backed map which largely kept intact two seats held by Black Democratic members of Congress. Maxwell Frost has won Florida's 10th Congressional District race, CBS News projected Tuesday, making him the first Democratic member of Gen Z, and the first Afro 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 Part of HuffPost Politics. pg.acq.push(function() { That gives me a sense of urgency, because this is something I live day to day.". let gads_event; eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), He is a Cuban-American hybrid. Anti-gun Florida Dem, 25, becomes first Gen Z Congress member. Frost, who is Afro-Cuban, secured the endorsement of progressive lawmakers including Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Frost further reflected on the struggles of being a candidate and having to fund his campaign. Ive been Maced, Ive been to jail Can 25-year-old Maxwell Frost now be the first Gen Z member of Congress? eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), pic.twitter.com/LUOWQq3kQU. "We are just seeing the beginning of Gen Z's engagement as political leaders. / CBS News. Gen Z and millennials make up about a third of the country, but we're nowhere near a third of the government," he said. "We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future.". 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. 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. 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. Got denied, lost the apartment and the application fee. "And I think we need a government that looks like the country.". Column: Amid tribalism and polarization, an unpredictable election underscores the countrys jittery mood, under federal investigation in a sex trafficking case, Nevada Democrats in tight races turn to a trusted ally, the Reid machine, Free for a month, Kherson toils to clear Russian traps, Tensions run high in north Kosovo as Serbs block roads, NASAs Orion capsule blazes home from test flight to moon, I want to talk: Griner opened up during her long trip home, These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles, Violence between L.A. Councilman Kevin de Len, activist caught on video, sparks debate, A world gone mad: Schizophrenia and a journey through Californias failed mental health system, What do L.A.s super-rich car owners do for a living? Please enter valid email address to continue. His grandmother 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. The first Gen Z member of Congress was denied a D.C. apartment due to bad credit. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), #FL10. Before that, Frost was an organizer for the American Civil Liberties Union. Generation Z generally refers to those born between the late 1990s to early 2010s. hitType: 'event', } Frost ran on a platform of Medicare expansion, ending gun violence, housing affordability and environmental justice. He continued, "The goal here should be to build a world where people dont feel the need to use a gun to solve their problems in the first place." Follow live updates and election results here. }); 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. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { "There's a lot of work we have to do," he said. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ron DeSantis at an event over the governor's second amendment views. #FL10", WE WON!!!! It's not everything we need, but it shows that there is bipartisan support to build a country where we don't lose 100 lives a day due to gun violence, to build a country where the leading cause of death for children is not gun violence.". Nobody wants to hear from you! We are dying and our Governor is too busy helping @RubinReport make money. hitType: 'event', reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. 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 Florida is gaining a 28th seat due to population growth. On August 23, 2022, he was declared the The economy is weighing heavily on the minds of Florida voters. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Led the ACLU of Floridas fight to win Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to over 1.6 million Floridians who had previous felony convictions Led a voter turnout program, that helped drive 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. A viral TikTokers quest to find that answer, Arizona Gov. ", Ethan Davis: Father blames social services as mom leaves baby to die in heated room to go shopping, 'I'm shaking': Eagle-eyed netizens spot suspicious Elantra near food truck slain Idaho students visited, Idaho murders: Who was Hannah Cleere? 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. Frost raised over $2.5 million and was endorsed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Sens. Maxwell Alejandro Frost Age. "History was made tonight. Maxwell Frost, 25, prevailed over more experienced Democrats to win the primary in a House race in Florida on Tuesday. We saw President Biden sign into law the bipartisan bill to end gun violence," he said. Maxwell Frost, National Organizing Director for March For Our Lives, speaks during a March For Our Lives Florida drive-in rally and aid event at Tinker Field in Orlando on Friday, March 26, 2021. Heading into this election year, Republicans held 16 seats and Democrats represented 11 from Florida in the House. Barring incumbent defeats, the new House members will come from six open seats. ga('ads.send', { 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. 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings, Maxwell Alejandro Frost, an Afro-Cuban Democratic nominee, has worked as an activist prior to running for office and is a survivor of gun violence. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. He defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish by 19 percentage points. "You see one 25-year-old run for Congress and win, you think I can do this too, and then more people step up. 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. pg.acq.push(function() { "I think that was a great step forward. WASHINGTON On the final day We have to do better for the whole country.. To become a member of Congress, candidates must be at least 25 years old. 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. He will be joining the CPC as a newly elected lawmaker. Central Florida my name is Maxwell Alejandro Frost and Im going to be the first Generation Z member of the United States Congress!" Frost told cheering supporters in Orlando Tuesday night. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Frost is among at least six newcomers to the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesdays vote from Florida as Republicans try to take advantage of an aggressively redrawn congressional map spearheaded by Gov. }); }) Maxwell Alejandro Frost, 25, has officially become the first Gen Z member elected to Congress after winning a House seat in Floridas 10th Congressional District. Frost, a Democrat, ran on ending gun violence, protecting U.S. democracy through election reform and addressing the climate crisis. When they were priced out of their apartment in October, he said he was couchsurfing and sleeping in his car for a month before finding a new place. Maxwell Frost, the Florida Democrat who made history last month as the first Gen Z congressman-elect, made waves on social media Thursday morning with a 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 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 eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The marquee races include a pair of incumbent House members Republican Neal Dunn and Democrat Al Lawson facing off against each other in a north Florida district that leans GOP. Almost 8 in 10 voters say the nations economy is not so good or poor. He defeated Florida Sen Randolph Bracy and former US reps, Alan Grayson and Corrine Brown, among others, in the August 23, 2022, primary. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' Heres how. Frost is among at least six newcomers to the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesdays vote from Florida as Republicans try to take advantage of an aggressively redrawn congressional map spearheaded by Gov. 5 min read. He assumes office on January 3, 2023. the 25-year-old tweeted on Tuesday. And in south Florida, Democrat Ted Deutchs retirement opened the way for a likely Democratic successor in the 23rd District. hitType: 'event', 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. "WE WON!!!!" Maxwell Frost, the Florida Democrat who made history last month as the first Gen Z congressman-elect, made waves on social media Thursday morning with a tweet in which he said he was struggling to find somewhere to live in Washington. In September, in Guardian interview with Frost, he described how he was financing his run for Congress, including driving an Uber, and described how he had been living with his girlfriend and sister. We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future. Meanwhile, nearly 7 in 10 voters say the U.S. Supreme Courts decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision on abortion is an important factor in the election. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ These include Republican Matt Gaetz, a top supporter of former President Trump who is under federal investigation in a sex trafficking case; Democrat Kathy Castor in a Tampa-area seat; Republican Vern Buchanan, who could chair the powerful Ways and Means Committee in a GOP-led House; Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a former Democratic National Committee chair; and state delegation dean and Republican Mario Diaz-Balart, first elected in 2002. 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. Democrat Maxwell Frost has won in Florida's 10th Congressional District, according to a race call by the Associated Press, making him the first member of Generation Z elected to serve in the U.S. Congress. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Amid Republican gains in the U.S. House races in Florida, Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost became the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress. Wimbish is a 72-year-old former Army Green Beret who called himself a "Christian, conservative, constitutionalist" candidate for office. Frost ( Democratic Martin Pengelly. The Gen Z nominee has good chance of becoming a member FOX News Channel. ga('ads.send', { 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. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of 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. Gun control continues to be a top issue among younger voters. For Frost, he says his experiences at a young age have helped prepare him for his new role. }) Bryan Metzger and Sophia Ankel. Otherwise, most Florida incumbent House members appeared headed back to Washington. Before running for Congress, he served as the national organizing director for March for Our Lives, a group that advocates for gun control policy. }); FLORIDA: The 2022 midterms have written history as we have the first Gen Z member winning. Polling has shown the race to be a tight one, although broader polling shows a potential uptick in Latino support for the GOP in historically Democratic Miami-Dade County as a whole. Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost has become the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress. I couldnt go back home because my 97-year-old grandmother lives there, and this was in the middle of the Delta variant, he said at the time. Progressive activist Frost won his Democratic primary. eventAction: 'click_ads' Republican Karoline Leavitt of New Hampshire, also 25, was running against Democratic incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas in her state's 1st Congressional District but CBS News projects she was defeated. Frost is a former March for Our Lives organizer seeking stricter gun control laws and has stressed opposition to restrictions on abortion rights. This aint meant for people who dont already have money.. Frost ran against Republican Calvin Wimbish for the seat vacated by outgoing Rep. Val Demings, who was running for a Senate seat in Florida. Get the day's top news with our Today's Headlines newsletter, sent every weekday morning. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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. "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.". Frost will succeed outgoing Democratic Rep. Val Demings, who challenged incumbent Marco Rubio in the Senate. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Servi, PREVIOUS: Millennials no longer the youngest generation in politics; Gen Z candidates running in 2022 midterm elections. 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. Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost says he incurred debt from his campaign and was recently denied an apartment for poor credit. FLORIDA: The 2022 midterms have written history as we have the first Gen Z member winning. The seat was previously held by Rep. Val Demings, the Democrat challenging Sen. Marco Rubio. Those include the 13th District in Pinellas County, where Democrat Charlie Crist resigned to run for governor. "We just need the political will to move it forward, to literally save lives," he added. Frost is the first person from Generation Z to be elected to Congress and the After all, as journalist Andrew Lawrence wrote a few months ago: So when he talks with urgency about the affordable housing crisis, its real. As for support, the young Democrat has endorsements from well-known lawmakers like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Democrats in tight Nevada races are hoping the door-knocking army of the Culinary Union can still deliver the state for them. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { On January 16, 1997, Maxwell Alejandro Frost, now 25 years old, was born in Orlando, Florida. Maxwell Frost, Democratic congressional candidate for Floridas District 10, speaks during a rally on Oct. 20, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. His father, Patrick Frost, is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer with accolades, and his mother, Maritza, is an IDP teacher at Osceola County Schools. Maria is Maxwells younger sister, and the two of them have a very close relationship. Maxwell Frost Net Worth: How Rich Is He? } These charts explain. However, 6 in 10 voters say they are confident they can keep up with their expenses and find a good job if needed. "It's a huge part of the story. 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. 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. But thats little solace for voters worried about inflation, crime and abortion rights in this midterm election. We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future.". I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to represent my home in the United States Congress. Frost was heavily favored to win the Orlando-based seat, which is solidly Democrat. }); Frost is a former March For Our Lives organizer seeking stricter gun control laws and has stressed opposition to restrictions on abortion rights. For a majority, inflation is the single most important factor in the election. America has been through hard times before. Ron DeSantis. He won his primary contest in August. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { This aint meant for people who dont already have money, Maxwell Frost tweeted about apartment hunting with poor credit. It was considered a safe seat for the party. https://t.co/skaG2PGN6Z. I started Organizing at 15 because I didnt want to get shot at school. That we lose 100 people a day. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); For that primary, I quit my full-time job cause I knew that to win at 25 yrs old, Id need to be a full-time candidate. 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. hitType: 'event', 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. }); }); Its not sustainable or right but its what we had to do. 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. 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. Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images Representative-elect Maxwell History was made tonight. Frost took to his Twitter to celebrate the moment writing, "WE WON!!!! Prior to running for office, Frost worked as an activist. In the wake of the 2020 census, DeSantis had ordered the GOP-controlled Legislature to adopt a map devised to maximize Republican gains vetoing the initial GOP-backed map which largely kept intact two seats held by Black Democratic members of Congress. The seat skews toward the GOP. 7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { About half rank the economy and jobs as the most important issues facing the country. According to recent polling from Harvard Institute of Politics, 22% of respondents said it was either their most important or second most important issue compared to inflation (45%,) abortion (33%) and "protecting democracy" (30%). ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. . What is really needed, he said, is bipartisanship. In addition, Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy chose not to run for reelection after her redrawn district in central Florida looked to lean more toward a Republican victory. As a candidate, you cant give yourself a stipend or anything till the very end of your campaign. },false) }); Community organizer Maxwell Frost won his Florida race for Congress on Tuesday, NBC News projected, making him the first member of Generation Z to reach the House of He said Id be fine. Frost wrote: Just applied to an apartment in DC where I told the guy that my credit was really bad. His response? }); ga('ads.send', { We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future. 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For a while it seemed that Frost might not be the only one of his generation headed to Congress in January. 2022 FOX Television Stations, Clearwater PD: Florida man had sex with dog in front of people; damaged church property, mailbox, Life-sized dinosaurs and dragons display in New Port Richey helps raise money for local museum, Polk County traffic stop leads to arrest of brother of accused Capitol rioter, deputies say, Never-before-seen fish: Researchers discuss new species found more than 3 miles under the sea, What is that noise? When Frost takes office in January, he'll join a Congress known for lacking diversity in age given the current membership is the oldest in U.S. history. Theres still a lot of barriers for working-class people to run for office, he says. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Wimbish is a 72-year-old former Army Green Beret who called himself a Christian, conservative, constitutionalist candidate for office. One of the core messages of his campaign was love, he told CBS News after he won his Florida primary and that's something he wants to take with him to Washington. To become a member of Congress, candidates must be at least 25 years old. Didnt make enough money from Uber itself to pay for my living. 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, 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. Maxwell Frost, a Democratic candidate for Florida's 10th Congressional district, participates in the Pride Parade in Orlando, Florida, on October 15, 2022. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, 25, has officially become the first Gen Z member elected to Congress after winning a House seat in Floridas 10th Congressional District. Who is Maxwell Frost? First published on November 8, 2022 / 9:27 PM. Todays news, that Frost is struggling to secure a place to live in Washington, will probably add to his determination to address the affordable housing crisis afflicting young people in many parts of the US. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. I want to be the voice who shows how messed up it is and help demystify the process., First Gen Z member elected as midterms could usher in a more diverse Congress. 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. Rubio won his reelection, according to the AP. Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of }); ", Biden gave young voters a win on student debt, but abortion tops midterm motivations, recent polling from Harvard Institute of Politics, What Young Voters Talk About: Abortion Access, Democracy, Money. Capitol Hill is about to welcome a whole new generation. Maxwell Frost marching in Orlando's Pride Parade. But },false) He told the outlet, "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. The 25-year-old defeated Republican Calvin Wimbush for a U.S. House seat Tuesday night. Someone is the first, more people are the second and the third, and the fourth," she told NPR. If elected, Frost said that he would broadcast gun reform with gun regulation being the first step. I just asked @GovRonDeSantis to take action on gun violence so we can save lives. Frost, whose Cuban grandmother moved to Florida "with only a suitcase and no money," will not just be Congress' youngest member come January, but according to Politico, he will be the first Afro-Latino. When looking at their own familys financial situation, about half describe it as holding steady while almost 4 in 10 say they are falling behind. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. 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. ga('ads.send', { document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ document.querySelector("#ads").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. The Democrat defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish and independent candidates Jason Holic and Usha Jain, securing the seat previously held by Rep Val Demings, who lost to Sen Marco Rubio. "This is something that my generation has had to face head-on: being scared to go to school, being scared to go to church, being scared to be in your community. } eventAction: 'view' 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. CBS News projects Democrat Maxwell Frost wins FL-10 making the 25-year-old the first Gen Z member of Congress. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey as well as the Congressional Progressive Caucus. },false) That didnt help him get Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? He toldThe New York Times earlier this year that his generation has "a natural sense of seeing the world through the eyes of the most vulnerable" because of the circumstances under which they grew up. Representative-elect Maxwell Frost, a 25-year-old Afro-Cuban progressive activist from Orlando, is about to be the youngest member of Congress. LONGWOOD, FL - AUGUST 30: Maxwell Frost meets with community leaders and organizers from Central Florida at Wekiva Island in Longwood, 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. Frost's win comes as a major development as the average age of a House member is currently 58 and is also the first Afro-Cuban person in Congress as well, adding to the diversity of a body that is made up of 75 percent WHITE people. Maxwell Frost marching in Orlando's Pride Parade. Florida House candidate Maxwell Frost won his race on Tuesday, becoming the first Generation Z member of Congress, the Associated 2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. The 25-year-old Florida Democrat won Florida's 10th Congressional District election to succeed Rep. Val Demings (D). The 25-year-old's victory marks a pivotal moment for progressive activists who came of voting age over the last decade and found their political voice in response to divisive issues including gun violence. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost. Following the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Frost confronted Florida's Republican Gov. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. He was previously the national organizing director for March for Our Lives.. PREVIOUS: Florida progressive, 25, poised to be first Gen Z member of Congress. History was made tonight. Ron DeSantis. }); Heading into this election year, Republicans held 16 seats and Democrats represented 11 from Florida in the House. 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. We are one of the worlds fastest growing Maxwell Frost, a 25-year-old community organizer, will win the Democratic nomination in Florida's 10th Congressional District, CNN projects, and could become the first ga('ads.send', { He drove from Orlando to South Florida to meet with students and loved ones, and helped sparked the March for Our Lives movement. Frost, who has a background as an organizer, first became an activist after the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., in 2012. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. 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. Copyright 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. }); eventAction: 'render' He ran for election to represent Florida's 10th In an interview with HuffPost a month before the elections, Frost explained that gun violence "is an issue that is solvable that weve seen the least amount of progress on." 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. Li Cohen is a social media producer and trending reporter for CBS News, focusing on social justice issues. 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. CBS News projects that Demings lost her race against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, who has served in the role since 2011. One incumbent had no opposition Tuesday: GOP Rep. John Rutherford, a former Duval County sheriff, has already won another term in north Floridas 5th District. hitType: 'event', gads_event = event; "We talk about love a lot on this campaign the fact that if you love somebody, you want them to have health care, you want to live in a community free of gun violence, you want them to have a clean environment and all the things they need to live their lives with their families," he told CBS News. Generation Z now has a seat in Congress with the victory of Democrat candidate Maxwell Alejandro Frost who won in Florida 's 10th congressional district. The first Gen Z member of Congress was denied a D.C. apartment due to bad credit. American entrepreneur and businessman Maxwell Frost is the democratic partys nominee for Floridas 10th Congressional District. "I come from a generation that has gone through more mass shooting drills than fire drills," he told The Times. 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Maria Elvira Salazar. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Democrat Maxwell Frost has won in Florida's 10th Congressional District, according to a race call by the Associated Press, making him the first member of Generation Z 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 "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. ga('ads.send', { 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. Generation Z generally refers to those born between the late 1990s to early 2010s. hitType: 'event', Abortion rights are also a priority for Frost. Florida Democratic Rep.-elect Maxwell Frost, the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress, said on Thursday that he was denied an apartment rental in Washington, When it was announced that Nikolas Cruz will plead guilty to all 17 murder charges stemming from the Parkland mass shooting, it had Maxwell Alejandro Frost reminiscing about that terrible day. 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 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. Frost was reportedly a victim of gun violence at a Halloween event in Downtown Orlando in 2016. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, an Afro-Cuban Democratic nominee, has worked as an activist prior to running for office and is a survivor of gun violence, which was a crucial part of his campaign. In an interview with HuffPost last month, the young Democrat, who was adopted at birth by a musician and a special education teacher, opened up about what made him decide to run after initially rejecting the idea in part due to internalized ageism.. Frost, a Democrat, ran on ending gun violence, protecting U.S. democracy through election reform and addressing the climate crisis. 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