Samantha Washington

Samantha Washington is a freshman in college currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. A fifth generation Washingtonian, Samantha has always loved learning and talking about politics. Her involvement in the political system started when she was just 10 years old, helping her parents knock on doors in the 2008 presidential campaign. As she’s gotten older, Samantha has continued her passion for politics and developed a particular interest in the role of women of color in the political system. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking and exploring the city.

Posts by Samantha Washington

Courts Rule Against Discriminatory Voter ID Laws

Posted on August 11, 2016

Restrictive voter ID laws are being challenged across the country. Courts in Wisconsin and North Carolina have struck down strict requirements for what can be used as a valid form of identification at the polls. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, one of the most conservative courts in the country, also ruled that Texas’ voter ID requirements were discriminatory and ordered a lower court to come up with a provision to the law ameliorating the problem in time for the November election.

In Writing Their Platforms, Parties Strive For a More Open Electoral System

Posted on July 14, 2016

It’s July in an election year which means that, among other things, it’s convention time. In the lead up to the conventions, parties are in a flurry of preparation, trying to get every element of their respective events together in time for the opening gavel.

Meet the Team: Samantha Washington

Posted on July 08, 2016

Hi! I’m Samantha and this fall I’m going to be a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania where I major in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and minor in Gender Studies. I’m spending my summer here at FairVote working as an intern in the Outreach and Advocacy department.