Gabriel Sanchez (politician)
American politician (born 1997) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gabriel Sanchez (born 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]
Gabriel Sanchez | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| Assuming office January 13, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Teri Anulewicz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1997 (age 27–28) |
| Political party | Democratic |
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]
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