Young Elected Leaders Project

@RutgersCYPP's Young Elected Leaders Project. Studying and supporting U.S. politicians age 35 and younger.

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We are so excited to reintroduce YELP and highlight the work that we do! Make sure to follow us here on Twitter and on our other platforms for research updates, involvement opportunities, and more!

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Following New York's primaries this past Tuesday, we are focusing on their state legislature in this post. Swipe here and visit https://t.co/lUmrodvygu to learn more!

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Next in the Pride series is Representative Park Cannon, who identifies as a cisgender, queer woman. Learn more about her time in Georgia here!

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In honor of pride month, YELP will be highlighting LGBTQ+ YELs! First off is Representative Lorena Austin, from Arizona’s 9th district, who identifies as non-binary. Second, we have Representative Harris of Iowa's 29th district, who identifies as a gay, cisgender man.

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With New Mexico's primaries taking place this past Tuesday, we are highlighting their state legislature. Look here to learn more!

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As we approach the NJ primaries, remember the last day to register for a mail-in ballot on 6/3 at 3:00pm. The primary itself will take place on 6/4, where you can vote at your local polling location from 6:00am to 8:00pm!

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The early voting period for the NJ primary election begins on May 29 and runs until June 2. Get out and vote!

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Since Maryland's primaries just finished, we are highlighting their state legislature. Look here to learn more about their legislative breakdown!

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Check out our highlight of the Illinois state legislature here, and go to https://t.co/lUmrodvygu to learn more!

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Remember to register to vote by 5/14 to vote in New Jersey's primary elections!

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Following our highlight of the Delaware state legislature, today we are focusing on their youngest YEL, Representative Sophie Phillips. Learn more about her here!

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Today's highlight will focus on the Delaware state legislature. Read more here!

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Since we highlighted Representative Alec Ryncavage, today we will look at the entire Pennsylvania state legislature. Swipe to read more!

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Since Pennsylvania's primaries are today, we are focusing on their youngest YEL, Alec Ryncavage. He is one of the 33 YELs in their state legislature.

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Remember that mail-in voting for the New Jersey Primary begins tomorrow! Get out and vote!

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Did you know Latinas make up 10.9%
of #NewJersey's population, but only 7.5% of the state
legislature? We just released a #NEWREPORT in collaboration with @LatinaCivicFdn that reveals the barriers Latinas face in NJ political representation. Learn more:
https://t.co/Pv1rEEB4FH

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Over the past few weeks, EIP Director Elizabeth Matto and Dr. Katherine McCabe led teaching workshops for @rutgersu instructors on talking across difference in the classroom.

The workshops were made possible by the @RutgersNB IDEA Innovation Grant Program and @RULibraries .

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Register at https://t.co/Qd6LXqgEgk for free voter registration training with @rutgerscypp's RU Voting!

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We are highlighting Oklahoma's state legislature! Swipe to learn more!

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Next week is NJ HS Voter Registration Week ! All eligible 18-year old high school students and eligible 17-year old students can register to vote! The deadline for the voter registration for the Primary Election is May 14th! Go to https://t.co/ZDQI38sXWT for more information!

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Following our highlight on California, we are spotlighting their youngest YEL, Representative Alexander Lee. Swipe to learn more!