Samantha Montaño (born 1989/1990) is an American community organizer and politician who has served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 15th Suffolk district since 2023.[1] They are a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
Sam Montaño | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 15th Suffolk district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nika Elugardo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samantha Montaño 1989/1990 (age 34–35) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) |
Biography
editMontaño is from Los Angeles, California, and received a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles. They are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and identify as Latinx and Chicanx.[3]
A community organizer, Montaño worked with GreenRoots, Inc. in Chelsea, Massachusetts.[3] They also became a housing advocate with the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, a program officer with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and a guest advocate with the Crittenton Women's Union.[2]
In 2022, Montaño ran for election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the 15th Suffolk district. They won the Democratic Party primary with 57.5% of the vote, and the general election with 98.8% of the vote.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Samantha Montaño". MAlegislature.gov. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Sam Montaño". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Thompson, Isaiah (September 7, 2022). "It's Sam Montaño in the 15th Suffolk". Bay State Banner. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
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