Two Millennials Running for Mayor of Athens-Clarke County. Yeah, TWO.

On November 15th 20 year-old political science major and senior at the University of Georgia, Glenn Stegall announced his candidacy for Mayor of Athens-Clarke County.

The election is on November 2nd. Glenn's advantages are a Barack Obama fundraising model, Facebook, and a life that began in poverty and transcended into the middle class – an advantage that he thinks, sets him apart.

“My life has also prepared me for this journey. I grew up in a small south Georgia town. The socioeconomic status of just about everyone was poor. Most people I came in contact with on a daily bases had little education…The difference I can make by simply talking about the issues, and raising awareness is worth my effort alone. If we wait for the perfect time to help people, the problems they face may not persist anymore. Our ability to help may not be the same. So I say why not, why wait, and why not step up to the plate now.”



Glenn is running against another Millennial, 23 year-old Brandon Shinholser who also had a challenging childhood.


photo: Brandon Shinholser

Brandon always had a passion for politics dating back to his early childhood. "Politics was always in the background. I grew to admire leaders like Jack and Robert Kennedy, even though I did not know much about them until I got older, of course. The thing that attracted me to politics was the potential- you know, actually coming to the realization that in politics, with a good heart and ambition, you can really change things for the better," said Brandon.