Update, Jan. 5: These 19 people are shaping Pittsburgh’s political scene.

Update, Dec. 9: Nominations have closed.

Last month, we recognized 21 rising stars in communications.

Now, we’re looking for you to tell us Who’s Next in politics.

In our second Who’s Next class, we’ll spotlight under-40 professionals working in politics — think aspiring politicians, staffers quietly making constituents’ lives better and the policy wonks with big visions for Pittsburgh.

These are the young, dedicated Pittsburghers working hard for our city, leading their communities and making a difference every single day. Who’s Next is our chance to recognize those up-and-coming dynamos, just like our sister site Billy Penn has done for hundreds of Philadelphians, and to introduce you today to tomorrow’s leaders and influencers.

So we need to hear from you. Use the form below to nominate someone in politics before Friday, Dec. 9. We’ll assemble a class of the standouts — and throw a party for them.