Generation Z is primed to be one of the most activist generations, but many of its members aren't sure how to get involved in politics. Enter SnapChat.
"We see how many barriers there are for young people able to participate in public life and civic engagement," Sofia Gross, Snapchat's head of social impact, told TODAY."This generation has grown up being able to do whatever they want from their phones. ... If SnapChatters want to make sure that the issues they care most about are represented by leadership, then they need to run.
She added that only 6% of state legislators are under 35 years old. The goal of the new, in-app feature is to encourage young people to run in races that have largely gone uncontested. The"run for office" tool prompts users to enter their zip code and then shows them the open positions nearby, a full description of the election and its date, any requirements and the minimum age to run.
If you're not interested in any of the positions, you can share the information with a friend instead. The app can also pair users interested in running with candidate recruitment organizations across the political spectrum, such as
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