19-year-old ASU student wins election for Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court in Arizona

PHOENIX (NBC, KYMA) - A 19-year-old Arizona State University student will soon run the fourth largest trial court system in the United States.

Democratic candidate Sebastian Matta won the election for Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court in Arizona on Tuesday, defeating Republican former State Senator Jeff Dial.

Matta credits Democrats' strong showing at the polls and his own serious campaigning, visiting every single legislative district, for the win.

Matta says he plans to finish his degree online to focus on what would be his first full-time job, where he will manage 600 people.