SMPA alumni are running for office and the driving force behind midterm campaigns all across the country. Here are just a few to keep an eye on as the election results come in tonight.
Kelsi Browning
Position: National Communications Director
Candidate: Paul Davis
Office: U.S. House candidate, KS-2
Party: Democrat
Outlook: Leans Democrat
Class Year: 2012
Major: Political Communication
Adam Conner and André Gonzales
Positions: Consultant / Volunteer
Candidate: Xochitl Torres Small
Office: U.S. House candidate, NM-2
Party: Democrat
Outlook: Toss Up
Class Years: 2006 / 2020
Majors: Political Communication
Chris Evans
Position: Communications Director
Candidate: Beto O'Rourke
Office: U.S. Senate candidate, TX
Party: Democrat
Outlook: Likely Republican
Class Year: 2016
Major: Political Communication
Avery Jaffe
Position: Spokesperson
Candidates: Andrew Gillum and Chris King
Office: Governor and Lt. Governor candidates, FL
Party: Democrat
Outlook: Likely Democrat
Class Year: 2015
Major: Political Communication
Mari Manoogian
Position: Candidate
Office: State Representative, MI-40
Party: Democrat
Class Year: 2014
Major: Global Communication
Morgan Murtaugh
Position: Candidate
Office: U.S. House candidate, CA-53
Party: Republican
Outlook: Solid Democrat
Class Year: 2015
Major: Political Communication
Sophie Ota
Position: Digital Writer
Candidate: Elizabeth Warren
Office: U.S. Senate candidate, MA
Party: Democrat
Outlook: Solid Democrat
Class Year: 2018
Major: Political Communication