I was a (state) Senate page during Jr High, which ultimately resulted in my working for several candidates and then managing a campaign. It was a good introduction to the process and people. I don’t know if MD or VA (or the DC Council) have similar opportunities, but maybe that’s a good start?

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Anonymous wrote:I’d suggest you contact the local representative’s office and get them an internship there - Virginia or Maryland. Particular mention your child is interested in politics as a career and can volunteer at the district office.

With state representative experience they can go on (with connections) to an internship at the Governor’s office or the Confressional rep while in college.

What if the rep is of a different party than your DC affiliates with?

Eh, the kid is young, right? Maybe working for the opposite party might be a priceless opportunity to see a different perspective on things. Such a great learning opportunity

It’s not about that. Most Republican and Democrats at ANY level but especially national or gubernatorial do not hire staff or interns across party lines.


It’s just not done.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d suggest you contact the local representative’s office and get them an internship there - Virginia or Maryland. Particular mention your child is interested in politics as a career and can volunteer at the district office.

With state representative experience they can go on (with connections) to an internship at the Governor’s office or the Confressional rep while in college.

What if the rep is of a different party than your DC affiliates with?

Eh, the kid is young, right? Maybe working for the opposite party might be a priceless opportunity to see a different perspective on things. Such a great learning opportunity

They should volunteer for a campaign and then try for an internship if the candidate wins

Why not start at the grass roots level? Local govt leaders would love volunteers for lit drops, phone calls, and other campaigning. Really eye opening and gives you a real life sense of where it all starts. It is an amazing experience. I wish all HS kids had to do this type of civic work.

Start now while it is election season and then keep your ears and eye opened for summer internship or volunteer opportunities locally.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d suggest you contact the local representative’s office and get them an internship there - Virginia or Maryland. Particular mention your child is interested in politics as a career and can volunteer at the district office.

With state representative experience they can go on (with connections) to an internship at the Governor’s office or the Confressional rep while in college.

What if the rep is of a different party than your DC affiliates with?

Find one that matches the party affiliation - search the bordering districts. They’re not really as strict about you living within the district if it’s volunteering at the state level.

Anonymous wrote:I’d suggest you contact the local representative’s office and get them an internship there - Virginia or Maryland. Particular mention your child is interested in politics as a career and can volunteer at the district office.

With state representative experience they can go on (with connections) to an internship at the Governor’s office or the Confressional rep while in college.

What if the rep is of a different party than your DC affiliates with?

I’d suggest you contact the local representative’s office and get them an internship there - Virginia or Maryland. Particular mention your child is interested in politics as a career and can volunteer at the district office.

With state representative experience they can go on (with connections) to an internship at the Governor’s office or the Confressional rep while in college.

Connections matter most for places like Capitol Hill. Both my kids did internships on the Hill in HS but the majority of interns are college kids.

DC is junior in HS and very engaged in politics. Is interested in learning more about it and seeing if it might be career path. Do national or local political offices in the area have good internship programs in Summer? How much do grades factor in?