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DC had our first taste of Ranked Choice Voting during our June primary, but this fall marks the first general election with RCV. Do you have questions about how it works or how to fill out your ballot? The DC Board of Elections is holding several RCV educational sessions this month (interestingly, all of the in-person events appear to be in Ward 6 locations, although there are also several virtual options), and you can learn more about them at the BOE events calendar. Als

The Ward 6 Dems are supporting Troy Jackson, the Democrat running to represent Maine in the US Senate, this fall. We're writing postcards to Maine voters to remind them to support Dems on November 3rd. The people of Maine deserve a Senator looking out for their interests (and a Senator who will actually host a town hall!). Date: Thursday, October 15 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Red Bear Brewing Co (209 M Street NE) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/10565

The Ward 6 Dems are hosting a social event to which we're inviting every Dem running for office in DC this fall. Date: Wednesday, October 21 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Cynthia Bar & Bistro (502 H Street NE) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/1047130/ This will be a great chance to interact with many of our candidates on a more casual basis, learn more about their plans, and get fired up to vote! So far, our Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and Rober

The DC Democrats are training volunteers to protect every voter's access to the ballot in the November 3 DC General Election. They need you, and they need your help spreading the word. Register Here Monday, October 19, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 pm Monday, October 26, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 pm Monday, November 2, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 pm The first two trainings cover what voter protection is, why it is important, examples of voter interference, and the Lawyers Beyond Justice (LBJ) platform the

Did you miss the forum? Check out the recording on our YouTube channel! One of the choices Ward 6 voters will be making this fall is who will represent our Ward on the DC State Board of Education. Three candidates are running: David Parker, Joshua Wiley, and Amber Williams. Join us to learn more about them, to hear their visions for education in DC, and to get your questions answered. Date: Monday, October 12 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location: virtual, Zoom link provided upon

Ward 6 residents! Join Democratic nominee for mayor of DC Janeese Lewis George for a listening session to let her know what’s working, what isn’t, and how government can better serve you and your community. Date: Thursday, October 1 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Shared upon RSVP RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/janeesefordc/event/1009455/ This event is for everyone who lives in Ward 6, whether you voted for Janeese in the primary election or not. Feel free to share it with Wa

The DC Democrats are seeking candidates to stand for election as add-on members. Applications are due by noon this Thursday, October 1. Elections will be held at the October DC Democrats General Body Meeting Thursday, October 8, although only current DC Dems' members will be eligible to vote. Learn more and apply here.

Come out and meet with members of the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions across Ward 6! ANCs are a unique feature of the District that afford residents the opportunity to get involved in decisions that affect you right where you live and empower people to have their voices heard. Date: Wednesday, September 23 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (panel discussion starts at 6) Location: Southwest Library (900 Wesley Place SW) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/1032376/ Commi

On Thursday, September 10, the DC Democrats held their leadership elections. New leaders include: Chioma Iwuoha, Chair Aliyah McNeely, Vice Chair Michael Grier, Treasurer Trupti Patel, Recording Secretary Lïa Lake, Corresponding Secretary Although the website hasn't been fully updated yet, Ward 6 is also now represented by four new members: Daraja Carroll, committee woman Lauren Kuritz, committee woman Avram Reisman, committee man Paul Spires, committee man We'd lik

The DC Board of Elections is still tabulating the rounds of ranking and the primary results won't be official-official until they certify them in mid-July, but the following candidates are likely to be standing for election in Ward 6 as Democrats this fall: US House Delegate: Robert White Shadow US Senator: Paul Strauss Shadow US Representative: Franklin Garcia Mayor: Janeese Lewis George DC State Attorney General: Brian Schwalb Council Chair: Phil Mendelson At-Large Counc

Join the Ward 6 Dems for a social following the DC June Primary election! Date: Tuesday, June 23 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: as you are bar (500 8th Street SE) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/969054/ Everyone worked so hard and put a lot of time into learning about each of the candidates, supporting individual candidates, and educating voters about ranked choice voting. Before we gear up for the general election, let's gather for a moment of rest and refle

The Ward 6 Dems will be walking in the Barracks Row Independence Day Parade, the best DC neighborhood celebration of the 4th, on Saturday July 4. Our throws this year? CANDY! Date: Saturday, July 4 Time: Line up at 9:30 a.m. to step off at 10 Location: We'll meet up under the overpass at 8th & I SE (pictured above) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/968475/ ALL Dems in DC are invited to join us for a short stroll up 8th Street SE that will have you done in pl

The polls have closed, and now it’s time to come together as one Washington. Join the DC Democrats for a morning of connection and conversation at Sycamore & Oak. Date: Friday, June 19 Time: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Sycamore & Oak (1110 Oak Drive SE) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/dcdems/event/966313/ Let’s celebrate our shared values, heal the divides of primary season, and build the momentum we need for the work ahead. We are stronger together.

Our candidate forums have now concluded, but thanks to WJLA / ABC7 News, we have recordings available in case you missed them: Mayoral forum from May 5 Mayoral forum from May 9 US House delegate forum from May 10 Ward 6 candidate forum from May 11 At-large candidate forum from May 17 Make sure to educate yourself about your choices before hitting the polls!

It's time to cast your ballot, and the DC Board of Elections has provided MANY options for you to do so. EVERY registered voter in DC should have already received a mail ballot at your official mailing address. You can track your ballot status here. To cast your ballot: By mail. Just fill out it and drop it in ANY US Postal Service mailbox by Tuesday, June 16. You don't even need a stamp! Get step-by-step instructions on how to do that here. By dropbox. Just fill it out

On Saturday, May 2, the Ward 6 Dems hosted representatives from the DC Board of Elections to educate us about ranked choice voting. Did you miss it? Don't worry - the recording is now live on our YouTube channel. Invest 30 minutes to learn everything you need to know to be an expert on RCV in time for the DC Democratic primary election, Tuesday, June 16.

The Ward Democratic Organizations, including the Ward 6 Dems, will be holding a virtual conversation on the Supreme Court’s Callais decision and what it could mean for the future of representation, redistricting, and democracy itself. This discussion cover what the ruling means, how it impacts fair maps and voting power, what it could mean for DC Statehood and representation, the actions communities can take moving forward. Date: Wednesday, May 27 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Loc

May Candidate Forums: It's Time to RSVP This is a big year for DC elections, with MANY races on the ballot, and the Ward 6 Dems have you covered. Although our mayoral, attorney general, and US House delegate forums have already taken place, we have TWO more forums coming up within the next week: Ward 6 council member forum TONIGHT, Monday, May 11 at 7 pm: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/931439/ At-large council member forum Sunday, May 17 at noon: https://www.

It's DC budget season, which means it's time for our Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen's annual budget town hall meeting. Date: Wednesday, May 6 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Southwest Library (900 Wesley Place SW) RSVP: https://www.charlesallenward6.com/fy27budgettownhall As usual, Councilmember Allen will provide an overview of Mayor Bowser's draft budget for FY2027 with a focus on how it will affect Ward 6, then turn the mic over to Ward 6 neighbors so we can share

Join the DC Young Dems THIS Saturday, May 2 for a fish fry and candidate meet-and-greet. Date: Saturday, May 2 Time: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Sandlot Uptown (1900 7th Street NW) RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cast-your-net-fish-fry-candidates-meet-and-greet-tickets-1985594026183 This event is FREE, so come grab a plate, meet the candidates, and get your questions about the issues that matter most to you answered. DCYD will also be sharing information about Ranked C