Gabriel Sanchez

Gabriel Sanchez (born April 25, 1997) is an American politician who was elected member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 42nd district in 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated incumbent Teri Anulewicz in the primary. He is Latino and a self-described socialist.

Early life and education Sanchez's parents immigrated from Colombia to the U.S. in 1996. He received a film degree from Georgia State University.

Political career Sanchez worked as a legislative aide to Sam Park and Park Cannon, both members of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Sanchez was as an organizer as part of Atlanta's Stop Cop City movement.

Political views Sanchez is a democratic socialist. He supports universal healthcare, housing for all, reproductive rights, a $20 minimum wage, paid leave for all workers, criminal justice reform, repealing Georgia's anti-union right-to-work law, protecting the Okefenokee Swamp, and state funding for public transit in Atlanta.