Democratic Elected Official
Calyn Rieger serves as Colorado's elected National Committee Representative to the Young Democrats of America, continuing a record of civic engagement and Democratic Party leadership that began in 2014.
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PROJECT ALL AMERICAN
Founded by Calyn Dean Rieger, 2026
Grassroots, self-operated initiative dedicated to strengthening the Democratic Party. The project recruits new Democratic leadership, supports endorsed Democratic candidates, and builds lasting connections across every state. Its four core activations are the Great American Democratic Expedition, the 2026 National Democratic Endorsed Candidates Database, Democratic Party Leadership Recruitment, and the Council of the States: Next Generation. Together, these activations strengthen collaboration between state parties, create strategic planning opportunities led by the next generation of Democratic leaders, and build the infrastructure needed for long-term electoral success.
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The Great American Democratic Expedition is a nationwide relationship-building initiative focused on strengthening connections between Democratic state and local parties. During 2026, the expedition will travel to more than 25 states through specialized routes, including the Lewis and Clark Route, Best Coast: West Coast Route, and additional regional visits.
Each stop is designed to meet with Democratic leaders, volunteers, activists, and local organizations to better understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing their communities. By building stronger relationships, sharing ideas, and identifying where additional support may be helpful, the expedition aims to strengthen communication, collaboration, and long-term partnerships throughout the Democratic Party.
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The 2026 National Democratic Endorsed Candidates Database is an ongoing effort to create one comprehensive directory of Democratic Party endorsed candidates participating in the 2026 General Election. The project seeks to document races across the country while establishing connections with campaigns to offer networking opportunities, resource sharing, and organizational support.
By maintaining a centralized database, Project All American hopes to improve communication between campaigns, state parties, and volunteers while ensuring endorsed candidates are easier to identify and support. As the database continues to expand each election cycle, it will become an increasingly valuable resource for strengthening Democratic organizing nationwide.
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The Democratic Party Leadership Recruitment initiative is dedicated to identifying, mentoring, and encouraging the next generation of Democratic leaders. Whether someone is interested in serving as a Precinct Organizer, County Chair, State Party Officer, National Committee Member, or pursuing public office, this initiative provides encouragement, guidance, and connections to help them grow.
Project All American believes that a stronger Democratic Party begins with investing in people. By helping develop future leaders and supporting those willing to serve, this initiative seeks to strengthen leadership pipelines at every level while fostering a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and service.
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Brings together elected Democratic Party leaders ages 18–40 to collaborate on the future of the Democratic Party through long-term planning, research, and leadership development.
Areas of focus include:
Developing a 50-year Democratic vision: Progress Now! Progress Forward!
Recruiting Democratic candidates and strengthening support for campaigns nationwide.
Researching dark money and foreign influence in American elections.
Mentoring and connecting the next generation of Democratic leaders.
Supporting future initiatives, including the 2027 Calyn Rieger New Era Campaign.