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.

Colorado Gretchen Rydin
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Colorado State Representative (HD38), Newly Elected in 2024
Alumni Experience:
Research Associate, Obama for America (2008)

Ohio Jill Schiller
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Treasurer for Hamilton County, Ohio
Alumni Experience:
Special Projects Manager - President's Management Advisory Board (2010-2011), Special Assistant - White House Office of Management and Budget (2009-2010)

Michigan Elissa Slotkin
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Member of U.S. Senate (D-MI), Won Senate Seat in 2024
Alumni Experience:
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs - U.S. Department of Defense (2012-2017)

Pennsylvania Rebecca Starr
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Narberth Mayor
General Election Date:
11/04/2025
Alumni Experience:
Policy Committee Coordinator, PA for Obama '08

Michigan Haley Stevens
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U.S. Senate, Won Re-Election in 2024
Alumni Experience:
Advisor for U.S. Economic Development Administration - U.S. Department of Commerce (2011-2012), Chief of Staff for U.S. Auto Rescue Taskforce - U.S. Department of the Treasury (2009-2011), Senate Confirmations and Cabinet Designees - Obama Transition Team (2008-2009), Chicago Briefing Director to Vice Presidential Nominee Biden - Obama for America (2008)

Virginia Suhas Subramanyam
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Member of U.S. House of Representatives (VA-10), Newly Elected in 2024
Alumni Experience:
Policy Advisor - White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (2015-2016)