Tory Marie Blew for Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Future Caucus announced the recipients of its seventh annual Rising Star Awards, which recognize Gen Z and millennial state lawmakers who embody the organization’s mission to transcend political tribalism by driving innovative, bipartisan legislation that addresses priority issues for their constituents and states.
On November 20, the 2024 Rising Star Awards will be presented in Washington, DC to two lawmakers: Kansas State Representative Tory Blew (R) and New York State Assemblymember Alex Bores (D). Both serve as co-chairs of their respective State Future Caucus. The organization will also present its Generational Changemaker Award to businesswoman and socialite Paris Hilton, for her commitment to criminal justice reform and accountability for youth residential facilities, and to actor and producer Sophia Bush, for her commitment to voter education and civic engagement.
Rep. Blew, who filed for candidacy during her senior year of college and was elected at age 23, has represented Kansas’ 112th State House District since 2017. Blew was selected for the award based both on her long history of cultivating bipartisan partnerships to advance the shared interests of all young Kansans, as well as for her recent efforts to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation and increase criminal penalties and require restitution for animal abuse against dogs and horses.
In 2021, Rep. Blew and her Kansas State Future Caucus co-chairs—Rep. Rui Xu (D), Rep. Brandon Woodard (D), and Rep. Nick Hoheisel (R)—were recipients of the Cherisse Eatmon Collective Impact Award.
“It’s an honor to receive this recognition for bipartisan work that has been my focus from day one,” said Rep. Blew. “At its core, this role is about listening and finding common ground that serves Kansans across the board, especially the young people who will define our future. I’m grateful to Future Caucus for championing this collaborative vision.”
“I am so grateful to have the opportunity to recognize Rep. Blew’s years of dedication to bipartisan public service with Future Caucus’ annual Rising Star Award,” said Future Caucus president and CEO Layla Zaidane. “Rep. Blew has consistently prioritized results over partisanship, embodying the spirit of public service and always putting Kansans first. She is not only willing, but enthusiastic to engage with those who bring different backgrounds and perspectives to the work of governing, always seeking humanity and commonality in moments of disagreement.”
Blew won election to Kansas Senate District 33 earlier this month. She will take that seat in January.