Sebastian Matta, 19-year-old Arizona State University student, wins Maricopa County court clerk race; Jimmy Kimmel says ‘Boss Baby come to life’

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Arizona State University sophomore Sebastian Matta defeated former state lawmaker Jeff Dial to become Maricopa County Superior Court clerk

A 19-year-old college student with an interest in video games and 1950s doo-wop music is preparing to take charge of one of Arizona's major public offices after securing an unexpected election victory.

Democrat Sebastian "Seb" Matta has been elected clerk of the Superior Court in Maricopa County, Arizona, defeating 50-year-old Republican former state lawmaker Jeff Dial. His victory has drawn widespread attention, not least because Matta is still a sophomore at Arizona State University and lives with his parents.

The election marks an unusual transition for the teenager, who is now preparing to oversee an office employing more than 600 people while balancing his university education. The position also comes with an annual salary of approximately $97,000.

Matta's win even earned him an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where television host Jimmy Kimmel jokingly described him as "Boss Baby…

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