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‘Generation Z Democrat’ Who Lives With His Mom Elected As California’s Youngest Legislator In 80+ Years

Jeffrey Cawood
‘Generation Z Democrat’ Who Lives With His Mom Elected As California’s Youngest Legislator In 80+ Years
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A 25-year-old, progressive Asian-American from San Jose became the youngest candidate to be elected to the California Legislature in more than eight decades after beating his GOP opponent in a landslide on Tuesday, winning more than 73% of the vote.

The Los Angeles Times describes Alex Lee as a “Generation Z Democrat” who “lives with his mom and, up until recently, was working part time for an app-based delivery service to make ends meet during his campaign.”

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