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19-year-old college sophomore wins Arizona court clerk election overseeing $65M budget

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Sebastian Matta, a 19-year-old college sophomore, has won the election for Clerk of Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona. Despite his young age, Matta will be responsible for overseeing 600 employees and managing a $65 million budget. He aims to earn respect from his staff and plans to continue his education part-time while in office. His victory highlights a growing trend of Gen Z individuals entering political leadership roles. AI

RANK_REASON Election of a very young individual to a significant local government position. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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19-year-old college sophomore wins Arizona court clerk election overseeing $65M budget

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    This Gen Zer just won election in Arizona—he’ll oversee 600 employees and a $65 million budget while living at home: ‘I’m not just any 19-year-old’

    Sebastian Matta, a college sophomore, beat out a 50-year-old to become clerk of Arizona’s Maricopa County Superior Court—and will earn a $97,000 salary.

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