The Houston skyline with tall buildings, trees with autumn foliage in the foreground, and a cloudy sky. The word 'Elected' is overlaid in large text.

Five young local elected officials from historically excluded communities overcome vitriol and discrimination to advance inclusion and social justice. Behind the public images they must project, they share candid reflections about the costs and opportunities of serving in elected office, paving a path for others to run for local positions.

A man with short dark hair sits at a desk, looking at a computer monitor displaying another person. The desk has a laptop, mouse, tablet, and framed photos. The background shows a window with blinds and a small collection of pictures on the desk.
A woman with dark, curly hair tied back and glasses, wearing a gray jacket, sitting and looking to her left in a room with blue and beige walls.