Welcome to Politics in Pink! This brave new column features interviews with female politicians and representatives across Florida. At a time when the civic sphere feels extremely inaccessible to the average student, Politics in Pink provides an outlet for transparent, honest communication. This column discusses platforms, policies, and participation.
Amanda Green: Florida’s Second Congressional District Nominee
Our first interviewee (and fellow Seminole) is the lovely Amanda Marie Green. Green is the Democratic congressional nominee for Florida’s Second Congressional District, which includes Tallahassee. She has years of administrative experience, working with the U.S. Agency for International Development for most of her professional life.
Green campaigns on a pro-affordability, pro-agriculture, and anti-corruption platform. She’ll be on the ballot Nov. 3, 2026. I had the pleasure of speaking with her to discuss her policies and goals.
Her Campus (HC): Hi Amanda, thank you so much for meeting with me.
Amanda Green (AG): Yes, of course, thank you so much for having me.
HC: Yes, of course. I can start the interview questions right now, if that’s okay.
AG: Absolutely.
HC: Okay, let’s start with the basics. What’s your name? Where are you from? What office are you running for, and what made you interested in civic service?
AG: I’m Amanda Marie Green. I was born in San Diego, California, at the Balboa Naval Hospital, but I was primarily raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. While I moved to North Florida to attend Florida State, I’ve had cousins and family here my entire life.
AG: I’m running for Congress. I’m the Democratic nominee for Florida’s second congressional district, a 16-county district. Coming from a military family, I knew I’d be dedicated to serving the American people. That’s why I studied international affairs, economics, emergency management, and public administration.
HC: What do you believe is the most pressing issue in the state of Florida today?
AG: Frankly, I think it’s the fact that our economy is in such shambles. It’s so difficult for hard-working families to get ahead and for young people to find the job opportunities that they deserve. We have so many issues in front of us, from environmental to economic, but when you can’t put food on the table, it’s hard to address all the other issues.
HC: Once elected, what actions will you take to help resolve this issue?
AG: There are quite a few. First, I plan to fight for a spot on the Agricultural Committee. I don’t know how much you’ve looked at this district, but 14 of its 16 counties are considered rural. Agriculture is a big driver of our economy and how we actually put food on the table.
AG: The Agricultural Committee is responsible not only for ensuring we have food in our grocery stores, but also for supporting funding for our nutritional assistance programs. It also oversees rural development projects, from education to healthcare. Coming from the most rural county in Florida, sitting on this committee would be the honor of a lifetime. Congressmen Al Lawson and Alan Boyd both took the opportunity to serve on this committee and support these rural communities when they first entered Congress.
HC: Great answers. Since Her Campus is a publication by college women for college women, the remainder of the interview will focus on that. So, what do you believe is the greatest barrier to young women becoming politically engaged?
AG: I think one of the greatest barriers, I say this as someone about serving this community, is being able to prioritize how you can have an impact. I think women know how to juggle things and multitask. Sometimes, that results in trying to fight every battle.
AG: I think we’re more effective when we learn to prioritize and figure out where our skill set will best serve our families and communities. That’s one of those skills that you learn in college when you’re managing schoolwork. A lot of young women juggle jobs, and some women already juggle families. You definitely build that muscle in college.
HC: What is the greatest political issue impacting female college students today?
AG: I would be curious to hear what women in college feel is the biggest political issue right now. From what I see right now, it’s the massive amount of corruption in Congress. It makes it hard for young people to believe in our democracy. It makes it hard to believe that your voice and your vote matter. Many young women find it hard to believe there’s hope for what’s coming next.
AG: I’m looking forward to weeding out corruption in Congress. Hopefully, that’ll remove those barriers and reduce the apathy many women and college students feel about our government. How can we address all these issues if Congress doesn’t work for us? The answer is to create a Congress that works for us and puts power back in the hands of the people.
HC: This is going to be our last question for today. Why should the female students of Florida State check your name on the ballot?
AG: I hope to earn each and every one of their votes not only through the policy positions we have, but through the campaign that we’ve run. We’ve listened to as many voices, particularly college students and female voices, as possible. It is high time we send someone to represent North Florida who is concerned about protecting women, protecting our healthcare, and protecting our ability to make our own decisions about our bodies.
AG: I hope the women of Florida State are excited to send a fellow female Seminole to Congress to represent our interests. I’ll fight like hell for them, their futures, and their families, whether that’s a bundle of kids like I hope to have or a few dogs and cats. It’s imperative that we send someone to Congress who cares about the next generation.
AG: Whenever I’m on campus, I feel like that’s what women at Florida State want. They want someone who’s going to listen to them, believe in their worth, and someone who’s going to fight alongside them so that their generation has enough.
Midterm Ballot
If Green sounds like a woman you can get behind, check her name on the midterm ballot. This upcoming election will be remembered as a pivotal moment in our country’s history. The midterms are just a few weeks away, so make sure you’re registered to vote and make your voice heard. Your vision for America starts at the ballot box.
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