Sam Montaño Explained

Sam Montaño
State House:Massachusetts
District:15th Suffolk
Party:Democratic
Term Start:January 4, 2023
Predecessor:Nika Elugardo
Birth Name:Samantha Montaño
Education:University of California, Los Angeles (BA)

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]

Biography

Montaño 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. 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.

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samantha Montaño . February 17, 2024 . MAlegislature.gov.
  2. Web site: Sam Montaño . February 17, 2024 . Ballotpedia.
  3. Web site: Thompson . Isaiah . September 7, 2022 . It's Sam Montaño in the 15th Suffolk . February 17, 2024 . Bay State Banner.