With Florida’s October 5 voter registration deadline fast approaching, students at Florida International University are weighing how the upcoming elections will directly shape their futures.
These races carry major consequences. Winners will help dictate local policies, public funding and community laws that affect young adults every day.
The upcoming election features a crowded field of regional candidates, each offering a contrasting vision to the community.
For many FIU students, navigating the ballot for the first time means parsing these platforms to figure out which leaders align with their personal priorities and career goals.
Kendall Moffett is a junior at Florida International University, majoring in digital journalism with double minors in social media and e-marketing analytics and environmental studies. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career as an environmental journalist or sustainable communications manager, bridging data with compelling multimedia narratives that drive regional resilience and inform communities.
Ava Camblin is a digital communications major at Florida International University. She's interested in writing and travel. Until recently, she was managing intern for a South Florida metal band. She lives near Homestead and would like to work as a reporter after graduation.
