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Mar 13, 2020

Local Campaigning Is All About Shaking Hands And Knocking On Doors. But Now, That’s Changing

A look at how the spread of coronavirus has impacted the race in Ward 2, where the first confirmed case of coronavirus was found.

Jun 07, 2017

Muriel Bowser Fined $13,000 For Excessive Campaign Contributions

Our campaign staff made a mistake, we’re responsible for it,” says Bill Lightfoot, Bowser’s campaign chairman.

Nov 04, 2016

D.C. Is Cracking Down On Traffic Violations This Month

As part of the bi-annual Street Smart campaign.

Mar 07, 2016

Vincent Gray Launches His Comeback Campaign In Ward 7

Gray will try to unseat incumbent and former protege Yvette Alexander.

Mar 01, 2016

President Frank Underwood Campaigns In The District

Campaign materials for House of Card’s leading man has been spotted in the form of pins, posters, and more.

Apr 09, 2013

D.C. Kicks Off Traffic Safety Campaign With Interesting Ads

Local governments are kicking off a campaign aimed at encouraging safe behavior by motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Feb 18, 2013

Plenty of People Are Lining Up to Replace Gray, But It Remains to be Seen if He’ll Opt Out of Race

Will Mayor Vince Gray run again? He won’t say, but it’s hanging over the heads of the people seeking to replace him.

Feb 04, 2013

Wells Establishes Exploratory Committee for Mayoral Run

Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) today launched an exploratory committee for a possible mayoral run.

Jan 16, 2013

Wells Expected to Kick Off Mayoral Campaign Next Month

With the D.C. mayoral primary just about 15 months away, it’s about time that people seeking Mayor Vince Gray’s job start stepping up. And Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) is likely to be the first.

Oct 26, 2012

Libertarian Presidential Contender Buys Local Air Time for Ad

Libertarian Party presidential contender Gary Johnson has an ad coming to your local TV.

 
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