Oct 04, 2022
D.C. Bills To Allow Noncitizens To Vote, Make Mail Voting Permanent Head To Mayor Bowser’s Desk
The bill passed with little opposition, though one lawmaker said some immigrants don’t have enough of a cultural connection to D.C. and the country to be able to vote.
May 12, 2022
D.C. Elections Roundup: The Ballots Are Coming!
Plus, endorsements are rolling in for Ward 5 candidates, and other election news you may have missed this week.
Mar 29, 2022
McDuffie’s Eligibility To Serve As D.C. Attorney General Challenged Over How Long He Practiced Law
Bruce Spiva says that Kenyan McDuffie, a fellow candidate in the race for D.C. attorney general, hasn’t practiced law for the length of time the law requires for anyone running for the office.
The five mayoral candidates clashed over whether D.C. needs to hire more police, debated extending the D.C. streetcar, and agreed on one topic: no wants the death penalty back.
Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh is the D.C. Council’s second-longest serving member, and was largely favored to win.
Oct 05, 2020
Ballot Drop Boxes Open Today Across D.C.
Voters can drop off their ballot at 50 of the 55 planned ballot drop boxes across D.C. today; the remaining five open on Thursday.
Aug 09, 2019
Candidates Are Using D.C.’s New Public Financing Program To Challenge Powerful Incumbents
Once a candidate qualifies for the Fair Elections Program, every $50 contribution from a D.C. resident is matched with $250 in public funds.
Advocates say that two bills passed by the D.C. Council this year will dramatically curtail the influence of wealthy donors and well-connected businesses in the city’s elections and political process.
Nov 04, 2013
Paul Zukerberg Will Run For Attorney General
Yep, it’s official: Paul Zukerberg will run for Attorney General in 2014. You know, assuming there is an election.