Isaac James founded OutVote to mobilize Gen Z voters amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric during the 2024 election. Witnessing decreased youth voter turnout, he felt an urgent need to act. With a Rhodes Trust grant, he became the full-time executive director in August 2025. OutVote aims to foster a renewed culture of civic engagement, addressing the unique challenges faced by the post-marriage LGBTQ+ generation. The organization is optimistic about its impact heading into the 2026 elections.
"I had the luxury of distance and time to look at what was happening in my home country and feel... empowered to make a difference. It literally couldn't wait."
"We're heading into 2026 with a lot of optimism and fire."
"This post-marriage, LGBTQ generation is faced with a lot of challenges that generations before us."
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