Here's my take. It’s understandable that young people may not feel listened to by lawmakers and those in positions of political power. However, that’s beginning to change. For one, there’s 8 million newly eligible voters this year ALONE, and Gen Z is one of the largest demographic groups in the US.

Secondly, this election represents the first time that members of Gen Z are actually running for office in Congress such as Maxwell Frost running in Florida’s 10th Congressional district.

Young people are also making their voices heard and moving to the forefront of social movements for affordable education, economic autonomy, and climate justice. Casting your vote in this election will send a powerful message that the youth voting bloc cannot be ignored and will help get these issues on the radar of elected officials as they take office.