We’re talking with candidate for Maryland State Senate Wanika Fisher about her experience as a young first-generation American woman running in her first election. Wanika gives us practical tips for getting involved in local politics, tells us what campaigning is really like, and explains why she’s still optimistic about democracy post-2016 election disaster.   Learn more about Wanika and her platform here: https://www.wanikafisher.com/ Twitter: @WanikaFisher FB: @WanikaFisherMD   For more on running for local office or to support other women in politics: http://emilyslist.org/