Ian Nemelka, 26
Mendon City Councilman
"I plan on bringing a generational perspective to local leadership...A diversity of opinion and perspective matters when making key decisions for the future."
Natalie Pinkney
Member At-Large, South Salt Lake City Council
"I hope to encourage and elevate the voices of younger generations especially younger folks of color. I want to use my position to speak to more groups, share my knowledge, and help anyone who wants to be involved more in politics.”
Candice Pierucci
District 52, Utah State House of Representatives
"I just think that different perspectives are important. And I respect my colleagues and their experience and years of wisdom. And I think it's helpful, also, to have a fresh perspective."
A Needed Perspective
As the youngest state in the Nation, we need leaders in our government who can represent younger voices.
98%
Millennials want to make a difference in their community
#1
Youngest state in the Nation
75%
Percent of the workforce made up of Millennials by 2025
821,474
Millennial population in Utah
37%
Millennial Voter Turnout in the 2016 General Election
31
Median age in Utah
#1
Fastest growing population in the Nation
88%
Millennials who consider community leadership important
<3%
Number of elected officials in Utah under 35
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