Future Caucus

It's aliiiiivvvveeeee! 🧟 On the Rise has been revived for yet another election year, full of unique insights into the slate of nearly 1,000 Gen Z and millennial candidates for Congress. Sure, politics can be scary—but nothing's spookier than being politically uninformed 👻 Read it, if you dare: futurecaucus.org/on-the-rise…

With less than a week until Election Day, we can’t stop thinking about the prospect of the largest (and youngest!!) congressional freshman class in a century. 👀 In @thehill, @layla_says writes about what’s driving the increase in Gen Z and millennial candidates and why it matters, drawing on key findings from On the Rise 2026.

This coalition for the common good made the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act a reality. The legislation expands access to homeownership for hardworking Americans by removing critical barriers to entry and delivering the first comprehensive federal housing reform in a generation.

Showcasing the power of bipartisan collaboration, Rep. @kadyn_wittman, D-Sioux Falls, and Sen. Brandon Wipf, R-Lake Byron, joined forces to pass House Bill 1082, which provides over 10,000 free school lunches statewide to students who previously qualified only for reduced-price meals in South Dakota.

As the youngest African American member of the Mississippi legislature, @repjustisgibbs, D-Jackson, sought out opportunities to build cross-party relationships and deliver House Bill 1444, a law that protects incarcerated people from harmful chemicals—the only justice reform bill to become law in Mississippi during the 2026 legislative session.

North Dakota’s youngest-ever lawmaker, Rep. @DawsonHolle, R-Mandan, has worked tirelessly for four years to create legislation that impacts the state’s most vulnerable communities, successfully passing every bill he has introduced.

The rumors are true… a record-breaking wave of young leaders could replace older incumbents—10 years older, on average—in Congress this election cycle! 🥳 @layla_says spoke with @csmonitor about the policy solutions they may take head-on. Hint: affordability and student debt are major factors. 💵

“‘More than 100 Congressional candidates under the age of 29 have filed to run.’ –Future Caucus” – @nytimes

👋 Hey, so… we need to talk about the midterms. On the Rise 2026 found that 1 in 3 candidates for Congress are Gen Z or millennials, but most didn’t make it past their primaries. ☹️ Why’s that?? Explore On the Rise for the full story: futurecaucus.org/on-the-rise…

Indiana farmers are struggling to keep up with rising gas prices, with diesel jumping from $3.68 per gallon to $6.45 over the last year. ⛽ 🛻 In response, Rep. @BeauBaird765 is proposing a temporary reduction in fuel taxes for vehicles hauling harvested crops. 👩‍🌾

Del. @kaylayoungforwv wants to repeal West Virginia’s HB 2014, which allows for increased data center development and the use of regional natural resources. Young believes municipalities and counties should decide where they are built and have protection to ensure that centers don’t harm local communities. 🧵