Elkind blends a message of generational change with a background in grassroots organizing. During the coronavirus pandemic, he co-founded Invisible Hands, a nonprofit that mobilized over 15,000 volunteers to deliver food and essentials to struggling New Yorkers.

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday became the latest septuagenarian House Democrat facing a primary challenge after 26-year-old Liam Elkind launched a bid for his seat. Why it matters: Elkind is drawing on concerns that Nadler,

Generation Z primary challenger Liam Elkind’s campaign said Thursday it pulled in more than $340,000 in fundraising in its first day. “In just one day, Liam didn’t just outraise a 32-year incumbent’s entire last quarter,