Matthew Foley

ABOUT ME

I am a second-year student at the University of Virginia studying Economics. I’m looking for opportunities to engage in the political process however I can, leveraging my experience and skills to shape a brighter future.

At UVA, I've joined and created communities focused on the study and debate of politics, history, economics, and culture. In Charlottesville, I helped Kamala Harris carry Virginia by mobilizing college voters. Back home in Minnesota, I supported Angie Craig and Tim Walz in their successful re-election bids.

Matthew Foley Resume January 2025.pdf

Contact me!

Email: foley.matthew05@gmail.com

Phone: 651-724-7995

Postmortem: How Democrats Fell Flat, and What’s Next For The Party — Virginia Review of PoliticsDemocrats drastically underperformed in the 2024 election; to avoid a repeat performance, they need to reconnect with former coalitions and the average voter.

How Lessons from Rome Can Save American Democracy — Virginia Review of PoliticsIn a striking parallel to the decline of the Roman Republic, the United States increasingly grapples with domestic threats. As American political divides deepen, drawing lessons from history may be the necessary safeguard to our democracy.