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Candidates

Assemblymember Buffy Wicks holds her daughter in the California Assembly Gallery during the legislative session
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks holds her daughter in the California Assembly Gallery during the legislative session
Congresswoman Haley Stevens and Congressman Colin Allred, elected co-presidents of the historic freshman class of the 116th Congress
Congresswoman Haley Stevens and Congressman Colin Allred, elected co-presidents of the historic freshman class of the 116th Congress
Assemblymember Michael Blake running for Public Advocate of New York City
Assemblymember Michael Blake running for Public Advocate of New York City

We’re Running!

“All we need are decent, honest, hard-working people who are accountable and who have America’s best interests at heart. And they’ll step up and they’ll join our government, and they will make things better if they have support.” – President Obama

It is thrilling to see so many from this community seek to contribute by running for office, just as Barack Obama did more than 20 years ago. Recognizing that we share a set of values and experiences but not necessarily all of the same views, the Alumni Association sees our role as spreading awareness of alumni candidates, not endorsing them. 

Support or learn about any of the candidates below by clicking on their website. If you are an alum running for office, let us know! Click here to be included on this list.  And make sure to check out our Resources to Run.

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Covert

Michigan Ryan Covert

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Office:

New Baltimore, Michigan City Councilmember

General Election Date:

11/2/2021

Alumni Experience:

Field Organizer for Michigan - Obama for America (2012)

Cyr

Massachusetts Julian Cyr

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Office:

Massachusetts State Senator, Running for Re-election

General Election Date:

11/3/2020

Alumni Experience:

Regional Field Organizer for Massachusetts - Obama for America (2012), White House Council on Environmental Quality Intern - Office of the President (2009)

Davis

Illinois Cameron Davis

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Office:

Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

General Election Date:

11/03/2020

Primary Election Date:

General Election Date: 11/03/2020

Alumni Experience:

Senior Advisor to the Administrator at U.S. EPA (2009-2017), coordinating the work of 11 federal departments for Great Lakes restoration, including White House Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Interior, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Agriculture, EPA, and others. 2007-2008 Campaign: Energy & Environment Policy Committee; oversaw conservation community outreach for Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio; spokesperson to national media on water issues; Sr. Advisor to Environmental Transition Team.

Diep

California Lan Diep

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Office:

San Jose, California City Council, District 4

General Election Date:

11/3/2020

Alumni Experience:

Field Organizer for Nevada - Obama for America (2012)

Donovan

New York Shaun Donovan

Office:

Running for Mayor of New York City, NY

General Election Date:

11/02/2021

Primary Election Date:

6/22/2021

Alumni Experience:

Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2014-2017); Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2009-2014)

Duckworth

Illinois Tammy Duckworth

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Office:

United States Senator for Illinois

General Election Date:

11/8/2022

Alumni Experience:

Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs - U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (2009-2011)