The Politician stars Ben Platt as a wealthy California student who wants to get into Harvard as one of many steps to become president of the United States. But first, he must get elected Student Body President of Saint Sebastian High School. For anyone who thinks high school elections are less ruthless than the real thing, think again. The Politician follows the dark lengths Platt's Payton must go to to find the ultimate success without ever sacrificing his crystal-clean image.