Gabriel Raimondo, 18, wins deputy seat in election
He becomes Jersey's youngest ever politician after campaigning heavily on the cost of living.
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"I am feeling absolutely ecstatic. The most amazing night with nothing but good news."
— Gabriel Raimondo , Politician
"I won't stop the hard work and will show you that it wasn't just an 18-year-old you voted for, but a better future for this island."
— Gabriel Raimondo , Politician
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He becomes Jersey's youngest ever politician after campaigning heavily on the cost of living.
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