- Cameron Kasky, a survivor of the Parkland school shooting and activist, has entered the Democratic primary race for New York’s 12th Congressional District.
- The race is to fill the position of retiring Representative Jerry Nadler, a long-serving Democrat from New York.
- Kasky joins a crowded field of candidates that includes Jack Schlossberg, among other young progressive challengers aiming to succeed Nadler.
- The primary contest is characterized by an influx of young progressive candidates challenging established party veterans.
- Kasky, who gained national attention for his activism following the Parkland shooting, represents a younger generation seeking to bring change to traditional political landscapes.
- The race underscores a broader trend where young progressives are increasingly running for office, aiming to reshape Democratic leadership.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/parkland-survivor-jumps-crowded-nyc-house-race-gen-z-progressives-challenge-party-elders)
