Utah's legislature doesn't reflect the population. 2 millennials want to change that
The average age in Utah is 31 years old, making it the youngest state in the nation. However, the majority of Utah lawmakers were born in the Baby ...
The average age in Utah is 31 years old, making it the youngest state in the nation. However, the majority of Utah lawmakers were born in the Baby Boomer era.Two millennial Utahns hope to add younger blood that reflects more of the state's population.When Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, was 27 years old, a new mom and running for the Utah Legislature in 2019, she said many people asked if she was even old enough to legally become a lawmaker. She said she's always had an inkling for politics and felt motivated to represent people that looked like her on Capitol Hill.