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From TikTok to Heading to Capitol Hill: Deja Foxx, a 25-year-old Influencer, Democratic Candidate Could Seriously Win a Seat in Congress

The next big political movement might not come from a traditional campaign trail, but from your social media feed.

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Deja Foxx poses for a portrait at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on June 21, 2025. (Courtney Pedroza for The 19th)

Back in 2015, it raised eyebrows when then-President Barack Obama chose to do an interview with a YouTube personality. Fast forward a decade, and online influencers aren’t just shaping public discourse — they’re stepping up to run for public o…

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