While in his undergraduate career, he was active on campus, serving as the President of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Student Union and the co-chair of the UCF Progressive Council.

Advancing to the general election, Saunders faced Marco Peña, a development officer for Florida Hospital and the Republican nominee.

[7] In a surprise upset, Saunders was narrowly defeated in his reelection campaign by Republican activist and local high school track Rene "Coach P" Plasencia.

A former member of Parliament for over twenty years, Hughes had lost reelection to the South Central London seat in 2015 by Labour party activist Neil Coyle.

[citation needed] Saunders currently serves as the Senior Political Director of Equality Florida where he manages the organization's legislative, civic engagement and electoral programs.