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Driven by affordability issues, Florida Dems see more Gen Z candidates
They go to school, while working several jobs. Why are more than a dozen Gen Z candidates are running for the Florida Legislature?
Benjamin Sandlin, 22, is pursuing a degree in physics at the University of North Florida, saying, “I’m inching my way through.” He also works at a research lab on campus and as an after-school care provider. When time permits, he delivers packages for Amazon.
Oh, and the Democrat is running again for State House District 12 in Jacksonville after getting 43% of the vote in a losing effort in 2024 .
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