youth in politics

14-Year-Old Secures Spot on Vermont Gubernatorial Ballot, Testing Legal Boundaries of Candidate Eligibility

Apr 4, 2026

A 14-year-old candidate’s successful bid to appear on Vermont’s general election ballot for governor is drawing national legal attention, raising questions about age requirements, constitutional interpretation, and the evolving landscape of electoral eligibility in the United States. Dean Roy, a freshman at Stowe High School, qualified for the November ballot after forming his own political…
18-Year-Old Brandon Moss Launches Bid To Become Mayor: ‘We Have To Be The Leaders Of The Future’

Jun 13, 2025

Brandon Moss, an 18-year-old Ramsay High School graduate and Fairfield native, has officially launched his campaign to become the next mayor of Fairfield, Alabama. If elected, Moss would make history as one of the youngest mayors in the state’s history, bringing youthful energy and a platform focused on fiscal reform, business development, and urban renewal.…

14-Year-Old Secures Spot on Vermont Gubernatorial Ballot, Testing Legal Boundaries of Candidate Eligibility