A deeper look at who is running for DC Council, Council at-Large

WASHINGTON – Voting for the November general election is underway across the District and voters are keeping an eye on the DC Council and Council at-Large races.

The election will narrow down the candidates to one winner in the race for council chairman and one council member from Wards 1, 3, 5 and 6. In addition, three candidates will compete for two seats available for the Council. at-Large.

Before voting in this 2022 election, either by mail or at the polls, check this informative list of who you’ll find on your ballot.

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This race features incumbent Phil Mendelson, who is seeking to retain his seat. The position takes on the role of a majority leader, working to manage which bills make it onto the agenda for a vote.

• Nate Derenge (Republican) says if elected he will ban abortion after 27 weeks, legalize menthols, remove licensing requirements for jobs like barbering, and make it easier to get a carry and concealed license, among a long list of other promises .
• Phil Mendelson (Democrat) ran for re-election. His campaign site says he helped deliver major progressive wins for DC — like establishing universal paid leave and investing in pay raises for early childhood teachers. He hopes to continue to deliver on progressive values ​​if re-elected.
• Darryl LC Moch (DC Statehood Green) says his advocacy work is rooted in social justice, equality, and quality of life issues for African-American/People of Color and minority communities, children , youth, families, LGBTQ constituencies, people living with mental and physical challenges, the homeless, as well as HIV/AIDS and other issues facing the most disadvantaged communities’ y right to political policies and laws.

Two candidates will be elected in this race.

• Elissa Silverman (Independent) is running for re-election and focuses on making the District and its government accountable, responsive, and accessible to residents through her work as a budget analyst, reporter, and progressive reformer. He said he used those skills while in his position in the council.
• Karim D. Marshall (Independent) “decided to run for DC Council At-Large to build a better DC for my daughter, and I’m ready to get the job,” he said in a post on Twitter. “We deserve a District where everyone thrives, not just survives.”
• Fred E. Hill (Independent) is a lifelong Democrat, running as an independent to ensure he has access to meaningful dialogue from all points of view. “I am a truly impartial servant of the community,” he said.
• Kenyan McDuffie (Independent), who has been on the council for 10 years, has helped author several key District policies, including public safety, affordable housing, racial equity and community development. economy, according to his website.
• Anita Bonds (Democrat) ran for re-election and used her platform to express the need to improve the District’s public school system, expand violence prevention initiatives, and promote the idea of ​​’good government.’
• David Schwartzman (DC Statehood Green)*
• Graham McLaughlin (Independent) says opportunity and accountability are central to his approach when he implements solutions to rebuild public safety, fix our affordable housing crisis, or create an environment where small businesses can thrive.
• Giuseppe Niosi (Republican) says his mission is to bring Checks and Balances to the DC Council through public safety initiatives, fiscal responsibility, and better education.
• Chris Otten (DC Statehood Green) plans to be a champion for affordable housing, ending homelessness, and he wants to fill community service gaps in health clinics and community centers.
• Brianne K. Nadeau (Democrat) is running for re-election with her platform emphasizing the importance of safe, resilient communities with access to affordable housing and good education.
• Matthew Frumin (Democrat) says he plans to focus on initiatives to support schools and address overcrowding, ensure public safety, and increase affordable housing.
• David Krucoff (Republican) says he’s running for council to give Ward 3 responsive representation that emphasizes needs and prioritizes timely progress over growth in DC government.
• Adrian Salsgiver (Libertarian) says he is not in favor of bike lanes, 25 MPH speed limits or ‘brutal, violent’ police state surveillance cameras on Connecticut Avenue, according to his campaign site. He also stated that the DC Immunization Attendance Policy is child abuse.
• Zachary Parker (Democrat) is an educator who was elected in 2018 in Ward 5 to serve as a representative on the DC State Board of Education.
• Clarence Lee, Jr. (Republican)*
• Charles Allen (Democrat) is running for a third term. According to his website, his Vision Zero legislation, passed in 2020, will ‘force long-sought improvements to make streets safer for pedestrians, bicycles, bus riders, and drivers.’

• Chris Otten (DC Statehood Green) plans to be a champion for affordable housing, ending homelessness, and wants to fill community service gaps in health clinics and community centers.
• Brianne K. Nadeau (Democrat) says she advocates for all families to have safe and stable communities with access to affordable housing and good education.

• Matthew Frumin (Democrat) said he plans to focus initiatives to support schools and address overcrowding, ensure public safety, and increase affordable housing.
• David Krucoff (Republican) says he’s running for council to give Ward 3 responsive representation that emphasizes needs and prioritizes timely progress over growth in DC government.
• Adrian Salsgiver (Libertarian) says he is not in favor of bike lanes, 25 MPH speed limits or ‘brutal, violent’ police state surveillance cameras on Connecticut Avenue, according to his campaign site. He also stated that the DC Immunization Attendance Policy is child abuse.

• Zachary Parker (Democrat) is an educator who was elected in 2018 in Ward 5 to serve as a representative on the DC State Board of Education.
• Clarence Lee, Jr. (Republican)*

• Charles Allen (Democrat) ran unopposed for reelection. According to his website, his Vision Zero legislation, passed in 2020, will ‘force long-sought improvements to make streets safer for pedestrians, bicycles, bus riders, and drivers.’

*No information can be found on candidates whose names are italicized throughout the story. As information becomes available, WUSA9 will update candidate profiles.

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