Reese Witherspoon’s performance as Tracy Flick in Alexander Payne’s 1999 political satire ‘Election’ has become an iconic female political character. The film, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, follows Tracy’s ambitious and ruthless pursuit of the student body presidency at Carver High. Witherspoon’s portrayal of Tracy’s calculating moves, deep unpopularity, and unabashed ambition has drawn comparisons to former President Barack Obama, who declared ‘Election’ his favorite political film.