THE OFFICIAL WARD 1
VOTER GUIDE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
JUNE 16, 2026
2026 Voter Guide:
DC Council, At-Large
Democratic Primary
Election: Democratic Primary
June 16, 2026
Position Description:
At-large representative on the DC Council
Current Officeholder:
Councilmember Anita Bonds (retiring)
Term:
Jan. 2, 2027 - Jan. 2, 2031
Dr. Oye Owolewa
Ward One Democrats
ENDORSED
CANDIDATE STATEMENT TO WARD ONE DEMOCRATS:
“We are thankful to have earned the Ward One Democrats endorsement in addition to endorsements from: Working Families Party, Unite Here! Local 25, Unite Here! Local 23, LiUNA, DC Voters for Animals, Ghana PAC, Nigerian American PAC, 314 Action Elect Scientist, Cries for Change, Washington Teachers Union, Pro-Animal DC, Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund, Bike, Walk & Bus PAC, DC for Democracy, DC Latino Caucus, Sierra Club, AFGE 2725.
-Dr. Oye Owolea
Other Candidates
Greg Jackson
Fred Hill
Lisa Raymond
Kevin Chavous
Dyana Forester
Leniqua’dominique Jenkins
Candace Tiana Nelson
ABOUT THIS VOTER GUIDE
This guide was produced independently by the Ward One Democrats and was not authorized, coordinated with, or paid for by any candidate or candidate committee. Candidates appear in this guide only if they completed the Ward One Democrats questionnaire by the published deadline. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement, screening, approval, or recommendation. Candidate responses are published as submitted, with only minor formatting edits.
Endorsements were determined by Ward One Democrats members at the April 11, 2026 candidate endorsement meeting. Each endorsed candidate received at least two-thirds support from members present and voting. Full endorsement results are available on our endorsements page.
Ward One Democrats is the official Democratic Party organization for Ward One, Washington, D.C., home to more than 40,000 registered Democrats. Questions or errors? Email info@Ward1Democrats.org.
