Twenty-one-year-old Republican candidate C.J. Pearson has his eyes on making history as one of the youngest elected officials and the youngest Black legislator in the entire country as he competes in the upcoming Georgia special election.
“Every single election year, all these politicians say this election is so critical because it’s about the next generation. Well, I am the next generation, and that’s why I’m in this race,” Pearson told Fox News Digital in an interview.
The Gen Z political hopeful is running in Georgia’s open House District 125 seat on Feb. 13.
Raised by his grandparents, Pearson told Fox News Digital he was taught “the importance of faith and family and also fiscal conservatism.” His interest in politics began at 7 years old when his second grade class held a mock election in 2008. After studying both parties’ platforms and realizing his values were aligned with Republicans, Pearson cast his vote for John McCain. He has been politically active ever since.
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Pearson’s name and face may be familiar to conservative political junkies. He first appeared on the Fox News Channel back in 2015 for his viral video scolding then-President Obama. Pearson was just 13 years old at the time.
In an election year when many Americans believe both President Biden and former President Trump are too old to be running for president, Pearson is confronted with concerns about whether he’s too young for the job he’s seeking.
“This race should not be about age. It should…
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