Raghav Sampath

Student Researcher • Public Policy • Political History • Civic Leadership

I’m Raghav Sampath, a rising senior at Montclair Kimberley Academy in New Jersey, focused on American political history — electoral realignments, redistricting, and how parties build and break their coalitions. My junior thesis traced Bill Clinton and the New Democrats, and I write a Substack on New Jersey politics; alongside that I study democratic theory and the alternatives to voting that different societies have built. Aside from that, I’ve canvassed several New Jersey campaigns, and I am currently an intern for Congressman Josh Gottheimer and the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless. I am a High Honor Roll student. Besides Politics I also have a keen interest in behavioral economics, history, international relations, and American football.

Raghav Sampath

Student Researcher • Public Policy • Political History • Civic Leadership

I’m Raghav Sampath, a rising senior at Montclair Kimberley Academy in New Jersey, focused on American political history — electoral realignments, redistricting, and how parties build and break their coalitions. My junior thesis traced Bill Clinton and the New Democrats, and I write a Substack on New Jersey politics; alongside that I study democratic theory and the alternatives to voting that different societies have built. Aside from that, I’ve canvassed several New Jersey campaigns, and I am currently an intern for Congressman Josh Gottheimer and the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless. I am a High Honor Roll student. Besides Politics I also have a keen interest in behavioral economics, history, international relations, and American football.

Music, Community and other Interests

Music

Trombonist, Montclair Kimberley Academy 2024 – Present
  • Section Leader, Brass Pep Band — performs at school events, NJ Devils games, and community functions
  • Member, Jazz and Concert Bands; trombone since 4th grade
Band Council, Montclair Kimberley Academy 2025 – Present
  • Elected student representative to school’s music governance body.

Karate

 Member Amorosi Martial Arts  2020 – Present
  • Member of the dojo since 2020. Won several awards at the intra mural tournaments. Volunteered with the dojo to provide instruction to kids at the YMCA camps as well as to students with special needs

International Academic Competitions (IAC)

Consistently participated in the competitions held by the IAC since 2022. Member of the History Bowl Team at Millburn that won the Northern New Jersey History Bee and Bowl championship. Won several individual awards at Regional, National and International Championships.

2nd Place, Political Science Bee National Championships 2025
Semifinalist Political Science Bee National championships  2024
Semifinalist Political Science Bee National championships  2026
Semifinalist, History Bee —           International Championships, Paris  2025
Semi Finalist, Geography Bee National Championships    2024
Semifinalist Political Science Bee National championships   2026
Semifinalist US History bee 2024
4th Place, Recent History Bee — International History Olympiad, Rome         2023
National World History Exam Champion (1st place)        2025

Millburn Middle School Students Win Big at International Academic Competitions in Rome

Member of the IAC press Corps2024-2025

Reported and covered events at the international competitions including interviews .

Interview with Grady Noble on his rise to the top of the Junior Varsity Division

Community Service and Volunteering

Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, Volunteer2026 – Present
Peer Tutor, Schoolhouse. World (founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy)2024-2025

Providing free online tutoring in academic subjects to underserved students globally

Charity Rummage sale volunteer2026

Collected donations and arranged items for several days before the sale and on day of the sale. The beneficiary of the sale was The Warehouse NJ an organization that helps individuals and families who have experienced homelessness to successfully transition into their new apartment with donated furniture, household items and other essential needs.

Millburn Public Library volunteer2025-present