Gabriel Sanchez (politician)
Gabriel Sanchez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Teri Anulewicz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1997 (age 27–28) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Website | Campaign website |
Gabriel Sanchez (born April 25, 1997) is an American politician who was elected member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 42nd district in 2024.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated incumbent Teri Anulewicz in the primary.[2] He is Latino and a self-described socialist.[3]
Early life and education
Sanchez's parents immigrated from Colombia to the U.S. in 1996.[4] He received a film degree from Georgia State University.[5]
Political career
Sanchez worked as a legislative aide to Sam Park and Park Cannon, both members of the Georgia House of Representatives.[6]
Sanchez was as an organizer as part of Atlanta's Stop Cop City movement.[4]
The Atlanta chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America endorsed his campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives.[4]
Political views
Sanchez is a democratic socialist.[4] He supports universal healthcare, housing for all, reproductive rights, a $20 minimum wage, paid leave for all workers, criminal justice reform, repealing Georgia's anti-union right-to-work law, protecting the Okefenokee Swamp, and state funding for public transit in Atlanta.[4][5]
References
- ^ "2 young Democrats win Statehouse seats as Republicans hold majority". State Affairs. November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Gabriel Sanchez poised to become first Democratic Socialist legislator in Georgia". Savannah Morning News. November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Smyrna Socialist Wins Seat in Georgia Legislature". Marietta Daily Journal. November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Featherstone, Liza (December 12, 2023). "Georgia Socialist Candidate: "I Want to Be an Organizer Bringing People to the Capitol."". Jacobin.
- ^ a b Sanchez, Gabriel (October 9, 2024). "Gabriel Sanchez: the candidate in his own words". Cobb County Courier.
- ^ Joyner, Tammy (October 23, 2024). "From TikTok to door knocks: Gabriel Sanchez rallies young voters in House District 42 showdown". State Affairs.