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.
Texas Dexter McCoy
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County Commissioner, Fort Bend County
Alumni Experience:
Special Assistant, Office of the Secretary of Education (2015-2017)
California Nick Melvoin
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Los Angeles Unified School Board Member, District 4
Alumni Experience:
Domestic Policy Council Intern (2013) - The White House, Legal Protection Team Member for Columbus, Ohio (2012)
North Carolina Wiley Nickel
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Member of the US House of Representatives (NC-14)
Alumni Experience:
National Advance Staff - The White House (2011-2012), Advance/Events Consultant - Democratic National Committee (2010-2011), National Advance Staff - The White House (2009-2010), Event Manager for Southern Ball & Staff Party - Presidential Inaugural Committee (2008-2009), National Advance Staff - Obama for America (2008)
Pennsylvania Mike Pipe
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Centre County, Pennsylvania Commissioner
Alumni Experience:
Deputy Regional Field Director - Michigan Campaign for Change (2008), Regional GOTV Director in South Dakota - Obama for America (2008), Field Organizer for Pennsylvania and North Carolina - Obama for America (2008), New Media in South Carolina, Illinois and Ohio - Obama for America (2008), Co-director of New Media in Nevada - Obama for America (2007)
Maryland Hans Riemer
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Montgomery County, Maryland Councilmember
Alumni Experience:
National Youth Vote Director for Chicago - Obama for America (2008)
Colorado Dylan Roberts
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Colorado State Senator, District 5
Alumni Experience:
Deputy Field Director for Colorado - Obama for America (2012), Field Organizer for Colorado - Obama for America (2008)