Hear from four Gen Z elected officials navigating policy, power, passion and polarization. This bipartisan panel of Gen Z electeds will discuss how they won their races—often against more senior incumbents or opponents—and why leadership in state and local politics matters, especially for young Americans. Featuring Illinois State Representative Nabeela Syed, South Dakota State Senator Amber Hulse, Wisconsin State Representative Kalan Haywood and Mayor Brooke Huckaby of Arabi, Georgia. Moderated by IOP Executive Director Zeenat Rahman. Dinner served!

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact iopevents@uchicago.edu.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

5:30 p.m. CT

Ida Noyes Hall, Third Floor Theater