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'''Dante Luca Perez''' (born March 18, 2002) is an American politician serving since 2023 as the 40th [[governor of Manteria]]. A member of the [[Federalist party of Caregon|Federalist Party]], he served in the [[Manteria House of Representatives]] from 2020 to 2023.
'''Dante Luca Perez''' (born March 18, 2002) is an American politician serving since 2023 as the 40th [[governor of Manteria]]. He is a member of the [[Federalist party of Caregon|Federalist Party]].
==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Dante Luca Perez was born on March 18, 2002, Blue Mesa, Manteria, the eldest of five children of [[Luca Perez]] and Valentina Sánchez. From 2016 to 2020, he attended [[Everett-Douglas High School]] in Blue Mesa, participating on the school's football team as quarterback.
After graduating from Everett-Douglas, Perez enrolled at [[Santa Clara University]] to study psychology, with the intent of becoming a pediatric psychologist. But he dropped out in 2022 to run for the Governorship of Manteria.
==Early career==
==Early career==
==Governorship of Manteria (2023-present)==
==Governorship of Manteria==
===Campaign===
On August 23, 2022, Perez announced he would run in the 2022 Manteria special gubernatorial race after his grandmother, [[Heather Perez]], gained the Federalist nomination for presidential candidate. In the September 2022 primary, Perez became the Federalist nominee, winning 59% of the vote and defeating [[Jillian Hurley]], who took 34%, and [[Kamar Hall]], who took 7%.
 
While campaigning in 2022, Perez said that, if elected, he would continue his grandmother legacy and focus on improving Manteria's "fundamentals"; he named schools, roads, and water systems as priorities. Perez's main opponent was Constitutionalist [[Jacob Barnett]]. The two candidates debated twice.
 
Perez defeated Barnett in the December 18 election by nearly a 10-point margin.
 
===Tenure===
Perez describes himself as a progressive Federalist, who can work with state legislators from different political perspectives.
==Policies and political positions==
===Abortion===
Perez  strongly supported 2023 Manterian Proposal 2, a ballot proposal that amended the Manterian Constitution to include the right to reproductive freedom, which the measure defined as "the right to make and effectuate decisions about all matters relating to pregnancy, including but not limited to prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, contraception, sterilization, abortion care, miscarriage management and infertility care." The proposal was approved by a wide margin in the 2022 election. Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy in Manteria.
 
===LGBT rights===
Perez has been a longtime advocate for expanding Manteria's civil rights law to include LGBT individuals. The [[Human Rights Campaign]] endorsed him during his 2022 campaign for governor.
 
In May 2023, Perez signed legislation to expand the [[Rees-Murphy Civil Rights Act]] to include protections against discrimination in employment and housing, based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
==Personal Life==
Perez is known for his charismatic, approachable demeanour; often described as ambitious with a high level of confidence. He is interested in playing football, he plays amateur level at the [[Santa Clara Stallions]], repairing cars, working out and riding his motorcycle.
 
Perez is active on platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he has 8 million followers; posts include his work, public engagements, and personal interests. He regularly shares photos and videos of his daily life as governor, making him accessible to his followers and fans.
 
==Public image==

Latest revision as of 23:59, 8 November 2024

Dante Perez
Dante Perez Portrait.png
40th Governor of Manteria
Assumed office
January 5, 2023
LieutenantAustin Saunderd
Preceded byHeather Perez
Personal details
Born
Dante Luca Perez

(2002-03-18) March 18, 2002 (age 22)
Blue Mesa, Manteria, Caregon
Political partyFederalist
RelativesPerez family
Occupation
  • Politician

Dante Luca Perez (born March 18, 2002) is an American politician serving since 2023 as the 40th governor of Manteria. He is a member of the Federalist Party.

Early life and education

Dante Luca Perez was born on March 18, 2002, Blue Mesa, Manteria, the eldest of five children of Luca Perez and Valentina Sánchez. From 2016 to 2020, he attended Everett-Douglas High School in Blue Mesa, participating on the school's football team as quarterback.

After graduating from Everett-Douglas, Perez enrolled at Santa Clara University to study psychology, with the intent of becoming a pediatric psychologist. But he dropped out in 2022 to run for the Governorship of Manteria.

Early career

Governorship of Manteria

Campaign

On August 23, 2022, Perez announced he would run in the 2022 Manteria special gubernatorial race after his grandmother, Heather Perez, gained the Federalist nomination for presidential candidate. In the September 2022 primary, Perez became the Federalist nominee, winning 59% of the vote and defeating Jillian Hurley, who took 34%, and Kamar Hall, who took 7%.

While campaigning in 2022, Perez said that, if elected, he would continue his grandmother legacy and focus on improving Manteria's "fundamentals"; he named schools, roads, and water systems as priorities. Perez's main opponent was Constitutionalist Jacob Barnett. The two candidates debated twice.

Perez defeated Barnett in the December 18 election by nearly a 10-point margin.

Tenure

Perez describes himself as a progressive Federalist, who can work with state legislators from different political perspectives.

Policies and political positions

Abortion

Perez strongly supported 2023 Manterian Proposal 2, a ballot proposal that amended the Manterian Constitution to include the right to reproductive freedom, which the measure defined as "the right to make and effectuate decisions about all matters relating to pregnancy, including but not limited to prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, contraception, sterilization, abortion care, miscarriage management and infertility care." The proposal was approved by a wide margin in the 2022 election. Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy in Manteria.

LGBT rights

Perez has been a longtime advocate for expanding Manteria's civil rights law to include LGBT individuals. The Human Rights Campaign endorsed him during his 2022 campaign for governor.

In May 2023, Perez signed legislation to expand the Rees-Murphy Civil Rights Act to include protections against discrimination in employment and housing, based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Personal Life

Perez is known for his charismatic, approachable demeanour; often described as ambitious with a high level of confidence. He is interested in playing football, he plays amateur level at the Santa Clara Stallions, repairing cars, working out and riding his motorcycle.

Perez is active on platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he has 8 million followers; posts include his work, public engagements, and personal interests. He regularly shares photos and videos of his daily life as governor, making him accessible to his followers and fans.

Public image