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ABOUT
STANFORDVOTES.
StanfordVotes is a
non-partisan, university-wide, student-run organization which works to increase voter turnout among Stanford students.
Formed in response to the low student voter turnout rates in 2014 and 2016, StanfordVotes engages with campus leadership and other stakeholders to help create a culture of civic engagement on the Farm. StanfordVotes is run through the Stanford in Government (SIG) Civic Engagement Branch in collaboration with the Haas Center for Public Service, and has partnerships with the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) and the President’s Office.
During the 2018 election, volunteers encouraged Stanford community members to vote through tabling in White Plaza, a Party at the Post Office event, and registering people to vote in dining halls. Due to these and other efforts, student turnout increased from 16.9% in 2014 to 42.7% in 2018. Since 2018, we’ve implemented an enrollment hold, which encourages students to register to vote (if eligible) before they’re allowed to sign up for classes. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented nature of last year’s election cycle, we aimed for even better numbers in 2020 through new partnerships and creative methods of digital engagement.
Campus Partners
Current Leadership
Co-Chairs
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Jacob Parker
Jacob Parker (he/him) is a junior from the Bay Area studying Political Science. Returning for his third year with StanfordVotes, Jacob is passionate about political polarization, law, and the intersection between politics and media psychology. He has developed projects on voter awareness and teenage mental health, and he hopes to do further research on the role of machine learning in politics. Outside of StanfordVotes, Jacob serves as the Social Sciences Coordinator for Stanford Democracy Day, a Stanford Hillel Civic Engagement Fellow, and a massive Bay Area sports fan.
Emmett Chung
Emmett Chung (he/him) is a junior from Los Altos, California, majoring in history. This is his third year in StanfordVotes, where he served as Director of Voter Education during the 2024-2025 school year. He is excited to co-lead the organization this year and is hoping to expand StanfordVotes’s resources and opportunities for all students, no matter their existing level of interest in politics. Beyond StanfordVotes, Emmett contributes to the Stanford Daily in both news and film reviews. He is a lifelong fan of Bay Area sports teams.
Directors
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Sofia Williams
Director, Voter Education
Sofia Williams (she/her) is a sophomore from the Los Angeles area studying Political Science. This is her second year in StanfordVotes. As Director of Voter Education, she is passionate about removing educational barriers to voting, especially among young people. Outside of StanfordVotes, Sofia is a News Managing Editor at the Stanford Daily and a member of the Democracy Day Executive Team. She is interested in political journalism, electoral systems, and international law. In her free time, she enjoys reading literary fiction, trying new coffee shops, and curating Spotify playlists.
Supriya Patel
Director, Campus Partnerships
Supriya Patel (she/her) is a sophomore from Sacramento, California studying Political Science with a minor in Human Rights. A longtime community organizer, she has experience advocating for human rights and climate justice on the local and international levels. This past summer, she interned with the Center for Applied Nonviolent Actions and Strategies, a global organization that studies nonviolent social movements and trains pro-democracy activists living under autocratic regimes. On campus, Supriya is involved with Stanford ACLU, Democracy Day, and the Earthtones Festival. In her free time, she loves to read, spend time outdoors, and sample overpriced matcha lattes.
Helen Scarborough
Director, Civic Programs
Helen Scarborough (she/her) is a sophomore from Boulder, Colorado, studying economics and psychology. During her second year in Stanford Votes, she is excited to connect with voters and non-voters alike, hoping to find new ways to invigorate civic engagement at Stanford. Helen is passionate about meeting voters where they are and exploring how environmental and social factors contribute to voter misinformation, disengagement, and apathy. This past summer, she worked for a county department of human services where she redesigned the customer survey and gained insight into frustrations community members have with government that can fuel disengagement. In her free time, Helen enjoys dancing, reading, long walks, and warm tea.
Audrey Fan
Director, External Relations
Audrey Fan is a sophomore from the Bay Area studying Electrical Engineering and Public Policy. She spent the summer working at the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office and is passionate about reforming the justice system, democratizing artificial intelligence regulation, and advancing socioeconomic mobility through education. As Director of External Relations for StanfordVotes, Audrey is excited to leverage SIG’s resources to support local communities and expand civic engagement. Outside of SIG, she loves reading, hiking, and dancing with the Cardinal Ballet Company.
Maria Rueda
Director, Analytics
Maria Rueda (she/her) is a sophomore studying International Relations and Urban Studies. She is excited to continue her public service journey with StanfordVotes as Director of Analytics. In her free time, she enjoys trying new foods and watching movies.
Past Chairs
Aubrey Merrill
2024-25
Cameron Lange
2022-23
Chase Small
2019-20
Dylan Vergara
2024-25
Lexi Kupor
2023-24
Emily Tianshi
2023-24
Emily Handsel
2021-22
Alex Chau
2019-20
Sean Casey
2020-21
Christina Li
2018-19
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Liana Keesing
2020-21
