Have you ever thought about running for public office?  According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 1 in 10 voters in the upcoming election are Gen Z.  With more and more Gen Z voters joining the electorate, how can young people get involved in government beyond voting? Join the Bob Graham Center Student Fellows and Gators Vote on Tuesday, April 11 at 5:30 PM in the Pugh Hall Ocora for a timely discussion about running for elected office and learn what goes into a successful campaign.

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with speakers from the Supervisor of Elections office and the local Democratic and Republican parties, and hear from an academic expert on how “historic first” campaigns find success. Find out how political campaigns are built and, most importantly, how YOU can get involved! 

After the panel, attendees are invited to a catered reception in the O’Neill Reading Room to network with speakers and discover more opportunities for them to get involved.

Panelists: 

• Aaron Klein, Alachua County Supervisor of Elections

• Dr. Sharon Austin, UF Professor of Political Science

• Raemi Eagle-Glenn, Chairwoman of Alachua Republicans

• Danielle Hawk, Chair of the Campaign Committee for the Florida Democratic Party

The panel will be moderated by Selin Ciltas (UF ‘26) and Eliza Cave (UF ‘25), Bob Graham Center Student Fellows