U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., visited Kennesaw State University’s Kennesaw campus Wednesday near the Campus Green as part of a statewide campaign tour organized by the College Democrats of Georgia to support U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s re-election campaign.
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost visited Kennesaw State University to encourage students to vote in the Nov. 3 general election, emphasizing the role young voters could play in Georgia’s competitive races.
The event, hosted by the Young Democrats at KSU, drew more than 30 students and community members.
“The Ossoff campaign sent out Maxwell Frost on their behalf to energize young people and inspire them to vote,” said Noah Sensing, campus events secretary for Young Democrats at KSU.
The Georgia General Election is Nov. 3. Frost voiced his support for Ossoff’s re-election during the event.
“If students show up and vote, the person fighting in their favor will win,” Frost said. “Back in 2021, when Ossoff won, he won because students helped to elect him. We can make that happen again.”
A line of students formed to take pictures with and speak to Frost.
“We had a great turnout here on this high traffic campus,” Frost said. “All of the students are very interested in very specific policies, but moreover, they’re interested in talking with their peers and making sure that they vote. Also, it’s a beautiful campus.”
The event also featured Georgia state Rep. Lisa Campbell, D-Kennesaw, and Darcy Castro, the Democratic candidate for Georgia’s 37th Senate District.
“Maxwell Frost is amazing, so that was an easy sell,” Castro said. “I am actually a KSU parent. I’m a big supporter of KSU. I really like interacting with students down here.”
“I was super excited to meet [Frost],” Campbell said. “He’s been doing very dynamic work. At a very young age, he has the ability to build communities, build trust and galvanize young people.”
Maxwell Frost was the first Gen Z member of Congress. He was elected at 25, the minimum constitutional age requirement to serve in the U.S House.
“I thought [Frost] was a very down to earth guy,” said freshman journalism major Bennett Kelnhofer. “He’s a very honest politician, and he tells it how it is.”
“Getting to talk to Maxwell was pretty awesome,” said freshman political science major Ty May. “Hopefully I get to meet him again and have a longer conversation.”
Campbell and Castro spoke to students and emphasized the importance of young people getting involved in politics.
“I think it’s these events that will help us normalize having conversations about politics,” Campbell said. “That will allow us to relate to each other better.”
“One thing that motivates me is to see students who are energized,” Castro said. “I’m here to remind you of the power of your vote, even if you don’t vote for me. Young people always need to remember the power of their vote. You will make or break elections.”
Frost plans to make more stops across the country.
“We’re going to be traveling all around,” Frost said. “After Georgia, I’ll be going to Maine, then Michigan, then South Carolina, then Ohio. We’re doing everything we can to get the vote out. As someone who’s running as an incumbent, it’s important that I go out and help everyone else who’s running in elections.”
