The Political Team
Our Commitment
Culminating with the prediction of the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States, the Political Department contributes years of diligent research, analysis and projections.
Mock Con aims to be the most informed non-campaign group each cycle, taking in all available data possible. In addition to looking at polls and other public-facing information, the Political Department relies on communication with individual campaigns, the DNC, and operatives and journalists acting on the ground in each state.
By 2028, the department will consist of 1,500 staff members, spanning from Party Analysts to Regional Chairs to individual State Delegation members.
Driven by transparency and research for 118 years ＞＞＞
Our Strategy
The department utilizes a trident strategy, consisting of a national, regional and local approach. While the delegations spearhead the local approach, emphasis is also placed on national trends and prevelant issues among the party. The national approach is embodied by the Party Platform, which is compiled and published by the Political Team the weekend of the Convention.
National
Political Chair
Akash Abraham
National Political Analyst
Charlie Somervell
Democratic Party Analyst
Joshua Davidson
Regional
To be hired soon!
Regional Chairs lead the Department’s regional political analysis as well as directing State Chairs in gathering the research needed for accurate predictions. As the most senior analysts for their regions, Regional Chairs are expected to become experts in the political dynamics and factors that will determine how their region swings.
State
To be hired in 2027!
Monthly State Report
State chairs update regional chairs on their political outreach, gathered polling data, candidate visits to the state, and notable endorsements to keep track of the political landscape of each state.
Parade Float Design
“The float design and building process is both fun and collaborative. It encourages the delegation to be creative and allows us to learn about our state and showcase what it is famous for.” - Alex Grimley ‘24 cycle | U.S. Virgin Islands State Chair
Student Engagement
State Chairs interact directly with students on campus through events such as Delegates Day where they encourage participation in the political process, and recruits members for the delegation.
Platform
To be hired in 2027!
The Platform Chair is tasked with leading the Platform Committee to develop the Mock Democratic Platform for 2028. The role leads their committee in the researching and writing of a platform which is then used to refine the prediction and is revealed to the school on convention weekend.