MILWAUKEE — If you take a walk inside of the Republican National Convention perimeter, you’ll notice there’s a decent representation from Generation Z.

Gen Z ranges in ages 12 to 27, and one of the youngest convention-goers Spectrum News spoke with is 17-year-old Brianna Cobb from Texas. 

What You Need To Know

  • There's a decent amount of Gen Z representation at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

  • Generation Z ranges in age 12 to 27

  • Aaron Farris is one of the youngest delegates from Minnesota at 21 years old
  • 17-year-old Brianna Cobb from Texas said she plans on running for office one day

“I’m so proud to be a Republican in the United States,” said Cobb.

It’s her first national convention, as it is for many other young people, too.

Aaron Farris is one of the youngest delegates from Minnesota at 21 years old. He said being on stage Monday is a moment he’ll cherish forever.

“That was a very humbling experience because that’s something that’s going to live in history forever,” said Ferris.

Paula Scanlan is a 24-year-old delegate from Connecticut. She said it’s encouraging seeing other delegates at the RNC close to her age.

“A lot of people are saying Biden is really old or Trump is really old, and I want somebody younger,” said Scanlan. “That’s the narrative that’s coming from both sides. That’s why it’s important we start getting involved, so when we’re of age to be 35 and to run for president, we are doing that.”  

All say this convention is giving them the encouragement to continue using their voice. 

“We are the future,” said Cobb. “If we don’t make decisions, if we don’t get involved, if we don’t vote, we can’t change anything.”

Even though Cobb is a year from being the legal age to vote, she already has plans on running for office one day, taking notes and inspiration from the RNC. 

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