Ever since he was a child, Illinois State University senior Lawrence Landfair has been enthusiastic about engaging in politics to make his mark on the world.
“I remember watching presidential debates and primaries, even though I didn’t understand what they were saying,” said Landfair, a political science and sociology double major. “But I found it interesting that there are people out there trying to make the world a better place in some capacity.”
In high school, Landfair said he was an involved student and recalled working with administration to generate change.
“As I was growing up, even though I wasn’t determining policy or anything like that, I would still advocate on behalf of people,” he said.
“You truly see the benefits of coming together and actually helping those in your direct community to see actual change.”
Lawrence Landfair
It’s not surprising that Landfair carried his political ambitions to Illinois State