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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.

Mar 07, 2022

Here Are Five Takeaways From The First D.C. Mayoral Debate

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.

Feb 11, 2022

Mary Cheh Unexpectedly Drops Re-Election Bid, Opening Up Race For Ward 3 Seat

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.

Dec 07, 2018

In The Money: Major Changes Are Coming To D.C. Elections

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.

Sep 11, 2018

At-Large Challenger Booted Off The Ballot Over Allegations Of Signature Fraud

The D.C. Board of Elections ruled against business-backed candidate S. Kathryn Allen.

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.

 
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