Candidates



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.

Massachusetts Julian Cyr
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Massachusetts State Senator, Running for Re-election
General Election Date:
11/8/2022
Alumni Experience:
Regional Field Organizer for Massachusetts - Obama for America (2012), White House Council on Environmental Quality Intern - Office of the President (2009)

Illinois Cameron Davis
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Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
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.

Illinois Tammy Duckworth
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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)

Washington Jenny Durkan
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Mayor of Seattle, Washington
General Election Date:
8/3/2021
Alumni Experience:
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington (2009-2014)

Massachusetts Christopher Flanagan
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Dennis, Massachusetts Selectman
General Election Date:
May 2021
Alumni Experience:
Special Assistant to Secretary John Kerry - U.S. Department of State (2013-2017)

Maryland Andrew Friedson
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Montgomery County, Maryland Councilmember
General Election Date:
11/8/2022
Alumni Experience:
Field Organizer in Pennsylvania - Obama for America (2008)