The (Un)Popular Vote

Jasper Sanchez’s YA debut follows transmasculine student Mark as he navigates a high-stakes student body president election, challenging the expectations set by his politician father and confronting issues of identity and perception. Inspired by political dramas like The West Wing, Mark’s journey involves campaigning, engaging with voters, and discovering new feelings, all while facing external pressures and internal dilemmas. The story delves into themes of truth, bravery, and self-acceptance in a compelling, LGBTQ+ focused narrative.