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.
North Carolina Ronnie Chatterji
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Running for North Carolina State Treasurer
General Election Date:
11/3/2020
Alumni Experience:
Senior Economist - White House Council of Economic Advisors (2010-2011)
Washington Sam Cho
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Port Commissioner of Seattle, Washington
Alumni Experience:
Special Assistant to the Deputy Administrator - US General Services Administration (2015)
Kansas Ethan Corson
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Running for Kansas State Senate, District 7
General Election Date:
11/3/2020
Primary Election Date:
8/4/2020
Alumni Experience:
Chief of Staff, International Trade Administration - Department of Commerce (2016-2017); Director, Office of the Executive Secretariat - Department of Commerce (2015-2016); Deputy Voter Protection Director for Wisconsin - Obama For America (2012)
Michigan Ryan Covert
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New Baltimore, Michigan City Councilmember
General Election Date:
11/2/2021
Alumni Experience:
Field Organizer for Michigan - Obama for America (2012)
Massachusetts Julian Cyr
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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)
Illinois Cameron Davis
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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.