Gabriel Sanchez | |
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Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives 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]
Sanchez's parents immigrated from Colombia to the U.S. in 1996. [4] He received a film degree from Georgia State University. [5]
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]
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]