All election season long, many eyes have been on the youngest crop of candidates to see just how Gen Z would perform in this cycle. And now that Election Day has come and gone, it’s time to look at the results to see which young politicians won their elections.
As of Nov. 4, votes are still being counted in some races across the country, so the total number of Gen Z winners isn’t confirmed yet. But here’s what’s known for sure: More than 80 Gen Z candidates either ran for office or sought reelection during the 2026 midterm election cycle, with young politicians competing for seats in Congress, state legislatures, state senates, and local government. And with the majority of the election results now in, several Gen Z candidates and their supporters are celebrating victories that could have lasting effects on political representation across the country.
With issues like affordable housing, student debt, healthcare access, and education continuing to shape conversations among young people, having fresh perspectives and younger voices represented in government is especially important. No matter your political affiliation, there are plenty of Gen Z candidates worth celebrating this election — here are some of the most notable Gen Z victories from the 2026 midterm elections.
1. Melat Kiros – U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado
Melat Kiros made history in the 2026 midterm elections after winning Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, making her the first Gen Z woman ever elected to Congress. Her victory marks another major milestone for generational representation in Washington, D.C., and follows Florida Representative Maxwell Frost’s historic election as the first Gen Z man elected to Congress in 2022.
2. Nabeela Syed – Illinois State Senate
Nabeela Syed previously made history in 2022 after becoming one of the youngest Muslim women elected to a state legislature. Now, Syed is continuing her political career after winning a seat in the Illinois State Senate, after previously serving in the Illinois House of Representatives.
3. Ismael Luna – Wisconsin State Assembly
Ismael Luna won Wisconsin’s State Assembly District 8 after defeating Republican candidate Angel Sanchez. Luna is a community advocate with experience in public service and is preparing to bring his background in local organizing and advocacy to the state legislature.
4. RaShon Young (D) – Florida State House of Representatives
RaShon Young made history in 2025 when he became Florida’s first Gen Z Democrat elected to the state legislature during a special election. Now at 27 years old, Rashon has secured re-election to Florida’s House District 40, giving him another opportunity to represent his community and advocate for issues affecting Floridians.
5. Caterina Clayton – Missouri State House of Representatives
Caterina Clayton won Missouri’s House District 105, flipping the seat from Republican to Democratic control. Her victory adds yet another young Democratic voice to the Missouri legislature.
6. Reed Krewson – Kansas State House of Representatives
At only 24 years old, Reed Krewson is preparing to become one of the youngest members of the Kansas legislature after winning House District 22. Krewson has continually advocated for issues including public education funding, healthcare access, and environmental protection and is ready to bring his voice into the state legislature.
7. Bryce Berry – Georgia State House of Representatives
Bryce Berry has secured another term representing Georgia’s House District 56. First elected in 2024, Berry’s re-election allows him to continue representing his community and building his experience as one of Georgia’s youngest state lawmakers.
8. Muhammad Akbar Ali – Georgia State House of Representatives
After winning his first election in 2025 at just 21 years old, Muhammad Akbar Ali has secured re-election to Georgia’s House District 106. His initial 2025 victory made him the youngest state legislator in Georgia, and his re-election marks another major milestone for young political representation in the state.
9. Katelyn Zach – Missouri State House of Representatives
Katelyn Zach achieved a major victory in Missouri after flipping House District 133 from Republican to Democratic control. Her election brings a new young voice into the Missouri state legislature and represents an important win for young Democrats in the state.
10. Alice Wade – New Hampshire State House of Representatives
Alice Wade has secured another term in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Strafford District 21. Her re-election spotlights the continued presence of younger, LGBTQ+ lawmakers in state government and gives her another opportunity to represent her district.