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THE WARD 6 DEMS
Our mission is to build a community across the diverse neighborhoods of Ward 6 to elect Democratic party candidates, educate voters, support Democratic party ideals and principles, and achieve equal representation for our residents through DC Statehood.
OUR MISSION
HOW DO WE DO THAT?
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Hosting educational events with local elected officials and
community leaders
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Sharing Democratic party and Ward 6 community information and resources through our bi-weekly e-newsletter, our website, and our social media platforms
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Engaging in GOTV efforts inside and outside DC
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Campaigning for Democratic nominees inside and outside DC
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Developing community leaders through the Young Dems of Ward 6 and other volunteer opportunities within the Democratic party and the local community
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Collaborating with Democratic party organizations like the DC Democrats and our fellow Ward-level Democratic party organizations
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Supporting the work of community groups like Serve Your City/the Ward 6 Mutual Aid Network, the House of Ruth, and the Capital Area Food Bank
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Promoting and participating in the work of Free DC, DC Vote, Neighbors United for Statehood, the DC51 PAC, and 51 for 51
OUR OFFICERS
Elected Officers
Maggie Edwards, President
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Hill East resident
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Recording Secretary, DC Young Democrats
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Chair, Young Dems of Ward 6 committee
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Former Campaign Field Organizer in Pennsylvania
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Working in government affairs, currently in the world of commercial vehicle safety
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Dorinda White, 1st Vice President
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Committeewoman, DC Democrats; Member of DC Democrats Communications Committee
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Executive Board Member/Treasurer, National Federation of Democratic Women 2021-2023
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Immediate Past President, DC Federation of Democratic Women 2019-2021
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Temporary Rules Committee Member, 2024 DNC Convention
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Public Affairs Officer, D.C. Government Agency
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Ward 6 Southwest Waterfront Resident
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Member, SW Waterfront Park Design Charrette Group and former President, The View at Waterfront Tenants Association
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Former Communications Director/Senior Legislative Aide for U.S. Congresswoman
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Brandon Bradley, 2nd Vice President & Events Committee Chair
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Barney Circle Resident
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Legislative Assistant on the Hill
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Civic education advocate focused on getting people engaged with their local government
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GOTV advisor to various local campaigns throughout Texas
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Previously led several youth mobilization organizations in Austin
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VACANT: Secretary
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Interested in serving? Contact Maggie Edwards
Appointed Officers
Marci Hilt, Treasurer
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Resident of Ward 6 since 1982
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Co-Editor, Ward 6 Dems Newsletter
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Former Press Secretary for Agriculture, Office of the Trade Representative
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Former Press Secretary for the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
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Former President, National Association of Government Communicators
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Editor, EMMCA MATTERS, Newsletter of the Eastern Market Metro Community Assoc (EMMCA)
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Teresa Ruby, Outreach Director
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​Information to come
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Henry Marks, Young Dems of Ward 6 Committee Chair
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DC native, raised on Capitol Hill
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College student, studying political science
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2024 DNC Delegate​
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Aisha Smith, Parliamentarian
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Ward 6 Resident
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Financial services attorney
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Non-profit board member
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Passionate about access to quality education and education finance
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Eleanor Walter, Voter Education & GOTV Chair
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Amira Iwuala, #DemsCare Community Service Coordinator
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Ward 6 Resident
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Anti-hunger and anti-poverty advocate
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Government relations in nutrition, childcare, and education
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Member of foodbank Advocacy Task Force
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Passionate about community engagement and centering lived experience in policymaking
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Contact Amira ​