NEWS: Ward One Democrats Take First Step Toward 2026 Primary Endorsements
Group Adopts Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of a Formal Process Ahead of June 2026 Primaries
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Nov. 17, 2025
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WASHINGTON – Ward One Democrats will move ahead with endorsing candidates in the June 16, 2026, Democratic primary after members on Saturday approved a resolution supporting the creation of a formal endorsement process for races on the Ward 1 Democratic primary ballot.
The vote clears the way for the organization to design a process and meeting calendar it can use to evaluate candidates in next year’s contests, including the first open Ward 1 D.C. Council seat in 43 years and other competitive races expected on the ballot.
Under the group’s by-laws, any endorsement must be decided at a ward-wide meeting by secret ballot and requires support from two-thirds of registered Ward 1 Democrats present and voting.
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About the Ward One Democrats:
Ward One Democrats is the official Democratic Party organization for Ward 1 in Washington, D.C.—home to more than 40,000 registered Democrats and the city’s most racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse neighborhoods, including Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, Mount Pleasant, Park View, and LeDroit Park. We bring together neighbors to strengthen the Democratic Party, support its candidates, and encourage civic participation across our diverse community. Learn more at Ward1Democrats.org!
