Ten former students of George Washington University were on the ballot for national office in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Six candidates won seats in the House and one candidate was successful in the Senate and all will be sworn-in as part of the 116th Congress on Jan. 3, 2019. Here are the results, race by race: Julia Brownley, MVC BA […]
GW graduates involved in national politics talked about the November 2018 midterm elections in a series of events across the United States. Residents of coastal cities in the United States, particularly in the nation’s capital, tend to be the driving force behind media coverage, according to Ann Stone, CCAS BA ’74, a former adviser to […]
ell Democratic Sen.-elect Tammy Duckworth, M.A. ’92, unseated Republican Mark Kirk to earn a seat in the U.S. Senate. Tuesday marked an important day for GW alumni who won their respective Congressional races across the country. Five George Washington University alumni have been newly-elected or re-elected to seats in Congress following Tuesday’s general election. Rep. […]
Many retired congressmen and -women join the United States Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) so they can continue doing what they love to do—serve the public. Founded in 1970, the association is a nonpartisan, educational, research, and social organization that initiates programs highlighting the importance of public service. On July 1, 2016, former […]
Despite the surprises inherent in a presidential election, campaign events typically follow a predictable script. The candidate arrives at a rally packed with supporters, delivers a stump speech to much applause, then hurries on to the next city or town. If it all looks seamless, that’s because someone like DJ Sigworth, CCAS BA ’13, is […]
Kasey Packer, BA ’15, has been on the ground in Cleveland for months helping the Republican National Committee prepare for its national convention, which runs July 18-21. As an event manager, Kasey has been working on logistical issues for the convention. She ensures that political action committees and other groups attending know where to turn […]
From South Sudan to Afghanistan, Christina Hartman, ESIA BA ’99, has worked for 15 years to strengthen democracy and build community in some of the world’s most troubled nations. Now she is running for U.S. Congress, seeking to represent Pennsylvania’s 16th District. A marathon runner who spent her early years just outside Lancaster, Penn., […]
Hear ye! Hear ye! On Wednesday, March 9, Boston area alumni convened at the Lenox Hotel to enjoy a rousing discourse about the state of the 2016 Presidential campaign. Moderated by WGBH News Director Kate McCarthy Zachry, ESIA BA ’01, attendees were treated to a lively discussion between Professor Emily Thorson, professor of political science […]
Longtime CNN correspondent Dana Bash, CCAS/SMPA BA ’93, has a new role at the cable news channel. The George Washington University graduate was promoted to chief political correspondent on Monday. Dana will serve as CNN’s lead correspondent covering the Republican primary and Capitol Hill. She also will participate in the questioning of candidates at the Sept. […]
Making a difference in the world is common goal for many in the GW community—including Jon Tollefson, ESIA BA ’05, MA ’08, who recently announced that he is running for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Tollefson is running to succeed retiring State Representative John Benson in Minnesota House District 44B, which represents […]
