Maxwell Frost made history in 2022 after becoming the first Generation Z person to be elected into congress . As of the beginning of 2023, he officially serves in the US House of Representatives for Florida’s 10th congressional district. Maxwell Alejandro Frost was born on January 17, 1997, making him the minimum age of 25 to run for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2022 . Frost defied doubts and setbacks that stood in his way when running to not just be the first Gen Z in congress, but also the only Afro-Cuban person. The life experiences of Maxwell Frost, as well as parts of his identity such as his age and ethnicity, are what led him to a career in politics at such a young age. This sets him apart from other politicians. How Maxwell Frost’s Early Life Influenced Him To Begin Work in Politics Frost was adopted into a Cuban family and is of Puerto Rican, Lebanese and Haitian ancestry. A family member he cites as a major source of inspiration is his grandmother Zenaida...
