Young gun goes Green
ACT real estate agent, student and drag queen Johnathan Davis describes himself as a ‘jack of all trades, master of none’.
But at just 20, the openly gay Canberran has become the youngest person to be endorsed as a candidate for the ACT Greens.
Davis will have his name on the ballot for the seat of Brindabella at the October election, however, he will be supporting the re-election of the incumbent, Greens MLA Amanda Bresnan.
The Brindabella resident told the Star Observer he was aware his age might be a concern.
“I say to critics who say I’m too young to run, just like they would with any other candidate, look at their track record,” Davis said.
Davis pursued public office after campaigning to keep his high school open.
The budding politician has worked in real estate, studies at the University of Canberra and runs his own small entertainment business as a drag queen, comedian and MC. Davis has also worked in the LGBTI community as a volunteer for the AIDS Action Council of the ACT and Equal Love Canberra.
He hoped he would have the gay community’s vote based on his work, not his sexuality.
“I’d like to think that support from the queer community in Canberra is not going to be just because I’m gay,” he said.
“I think that respect and support from the queer community has to come from a track record of advocating for their needs and their rights.”
20yrs old ..too young, very little life experience. Two years ago the kid was a High School Student…LOL
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This will be a very important election for both the ACT Greens and ACT Labor. It is crucial for progressives to put a stop to the appalling Conservative Governments that are being currently elected. Congratulations to Mr Davis for standing as a candidate for the ACT Greens.
As a friend of Mr Davis, and a person who lives in the Brindabella electorate his got my vote. Not only because I’m gay and I think it’s time to see another gay MLA in the assembly but also because I’ve seen first hand how dedicated and hard working Jonno is within the gay community. I’m sure as an MLA Jonno would show that same dedication and drive to better the lives of all residents of Brindabella and Canberra. I don’t think his age has any role in whether or not he’ll get elected. Once the people of Brindabella see how hard working he is I’m sure he’ll stand a fighting chance of getting elected. As a 20 yr old gay man Jonno certainly has more achievements and notches in his belt than probably most 20 yr old heterosexuals in Brindabella. Good luck! If New Zealand can have a transsexual MP I’m sure Canberra can have a Drag Queen MLA! Damn sure you’d be more fabulous than any Canberra Liberal!
Well done to him. he has my vote!
Well done!!
As a friend of Mr Davis I can vouch for his commitment to politics the young man has a huge brain on him and if I lived in his electorate he’d have my vote, power to the forward thinkers.