Despite the age restrictions, young, progressive candidates are showing up and winning across North Carolina, even in the state’s rural counties. In Kinston, 21-year-old Chris Suggs became the youngest elected official in North Carolina when he received the most votes for Kinston City Council. In North Carolina, the youngest member of the General Assembly is 27-year-old Jake Johnson, a Republican from suburban Henderson County. Prior to her onboarding, the county party was not active on social media, not holding regular community events, and not speaking up. With these wins and this energy, we should remember that all of North Carolina — not just our big cities — deserve that energy too.

Source: New York Times November 11, 2021 01:12 UTC