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WARD 6 DEMOCRATS

2025 Convention & Election 

Ward 6 Dems Biennial Convention & Election - Saturday, June 7
 

Plan now to join us for our biennial convention and election.

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Date: Saturday, June 7

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Northeast Library (330 7th Street NE)

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/774621/

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We will be electing the following Ward positions:

 

  • President

  • First Vice President

  • Second Vice President

  • Secretary
     

Are you interested in running? If so, please submit the following items no later than Saturday, May 17:

 

  • Headshot photo

  • Brief biographical statement

  • Written candidacy statement
     

Submit your candidacy support documents to ward6dems@gmail.com. They will be posted here in the order they are received.

 

For more information, see our constitution and bylaws.

 

Still have questions? Contact Aisha Smith, the Ward 6 Dems parliamentarian and the chair of our Rules Committee, at aishansmith@icloud.com.

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CANDIDATES

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Maggie Edwards - candidate for president 

Candidacy Statement: I am running to be the President of the Ward 6 Democrats, and I hope to earn your support for myself and the rest of the Community First slate. 

 

When it came time for me to reflect about my “why?” for running, as well as my vision for the Ward 6 Dems in the next two years, I started by looking back. I first joined the Ward 6 Dems in search of a community. Quite honestly, I lurked on the email list for a year or so, and then there was a call for Steering Committee members of this new Young Dems of Ward 6 Committee. This was the perfect opportunity for me to be a part of acommunity of like minded young people committed to discussing Democratic values and issues, which I was seeking when I first signed up for the email list. And I’ve been working on ways to build that community throughout my time in leadership here in the Ward. As the current Chair of the Young Dems of Ward 6, I am proud of the work that we accomplished by continuing to grow that group, as well as the Housing Affordability Series we co-hosted with the Young Dems of Ward 2 and the Home Rule Fireside Chat that featured Prof. George Derek Musgrove. Additionally, as the current 2nd Vice President, I get to support the other work of the Ward 6 Dems such as assisting with the April 7 event with Councilmember Pinto as part of the Ward 6 Dems’ public safety series.

 

After reflecting on how much community is a part of my personal journey and growth in the Ward 6 Dems, I found my focus area – community. Community is going to be our north star over the next two years. And when I think about community, there are three key areas of how we’re going to focus on community – building community, cultivating a community which is centered around action, and being a presence in the larger Ward 6 community. 

 

As the next President of the Ward 6 Dems, I would hope to use these three focus areas to guide the work that we do. Relating to community building, I hope to create a space for Democrats in Ward 6 to be among like minded folks. When we look at the state of politics, particularly our national political environment and how that is affecting people living here in Washington, DC, we search for spaces that feel safe and where we feel seen as individuals. There are many ways to build this community, if it's through conversations about issues impacting all of us, to gathering in a more social setting. I hope to build these types of forums into our regular programming. 

 

In these perilous times, we could focus solely at creating this community space, but we have so much more potential. The Ward 6 Dems is a community of action, and I hope to build on that. Following the convention in June, we will be gearing up to engage voters in Virginia as part of the Ward 6 Dems’ GOTV work. I’m sure there will be countless opportunities for us to take action on issues that are facing us here locally in DC or nationally, and we will be ready to face them. 

 

The final piece of my community focus is being a presence in the greater Ward 6 Community. We already do a fantastic job through our quarterly #DemsCare initiative, but I can’t help but wonder if there are additional ways for us to be a presence in our own community. This past March, I had the pleasure of representing the Ward 6 Dems at Volunteer Capitol Hill hosted by The Hill Center. This was an opportunity to engage with community members who may not instantly think of the Ward 6 Dems as a place for them. I hope to find additional opportunities to shine attention on the work that we do and also give back to Ward 6. 

 

I am proud to be running alongside the rest of the Community First slate, which includes Dorinda White for 1st Vice President and Brandon Bradley for 2nd Vice President. These are people who have a commitment and energy to the Ward 6 Democrats that will help us achieve the vision I have set for the Ward 6 Dems over the next two years. I encourage you to take the time and read their own candidate statements about what they plan to bring to their individual roles and the leadership of the Ward 6 Dems. 

 

I am thankful to have this opportunity to serve you, the Democrats who call Ward 6 home. I look forward to the work that is to come, and I hope to earn your vote in the upcoming election.



Biographical Statement: Margaret Edwards first moved to Washington, DC just over six years ago, living in Ward 6 for most of her time here. She works as a government affairs professional in the world of commercial vehicle safety. Prior to moving to DC from her home state of Pennsylvania, Margaret worked as a field organizer for the PA Dems. Since then, she has pursued opportunities to be involved in her community, including serving the Ward 6 Dems as the 2nd Vice President since June 2023 and as the Chair of the Young Dems of Ward 6 since September 2022. Margaret just finished a term on the DC Young Democrats board earlier this year. She has demonstrated commitment to the Ward 6 community, evident by her involvement, both in and out of the Ward 6 Dems. Margaret is a proud Carnegie Mellon alumna and continuously gives time back to Carnegie Mellon’s Washington Semester Program. 



 

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Brandon Bradley - candidate for 2nd vice president

Candidacy Statement: Serving the Ward 6 Democrats for the past year as the GOTV & Voter Outreach Chair has been a joy and an honor. In that time, I have gotten to know both Maggie and Dorinda, and am proud to run alongside them as part of the Community First Slate. On June 7th, I am asking for your vote to continue serving the Ward 6 Dems as the 2nd Vice President.
 
Now more than ever, Washingtonians need to stand up for and fight alongside each other. I share the Community First Slate’s vision for the Ward 6 Democrats to serve as a conduit for community building and organizing in the trying years to come. To make this vision a reality involves the pursuit of three core goals, which, if elected, I intend to center in all of our work.
 
First, we must take care of one another. Day after day, an ever-growing number of our neighbors find themselves under attack from the national Administration. The Ward 6 Democrats must step up to support our neighbors in need, whether through connecting membership with mutual aid opportunities or continuing and expanding the great work done through the #DemsCare initiative, I believe ensuring our neighbors know that in times of need, they can always come to the Ward 6 Dems to find aid is core to our mission.
 
Second, we must reach out to all our neighbors with events and activities that cast a wide net. I firmly believe that the work we do with the Ward 6 Dems is not just to build a community for those already deeply engaged in the political process, but to bring more people traditionally not included into the fold. By focusing on a wide range of programming that increases folks’ awareness of the Ward 6 Dems, we have the opportunity to build a larger, more diverse coalition. In these times, people need community more than ever. The work is grueling, and there will always be setbacks. Having a community to lean on when things are hard is the only way we can sustain the movement to build a better tomorrow. To build this community, I intend to keep our approach to wide outreach to new members and targeted engagement of existing members a central priority.
 
Third, having done the work to build a large, supportive community, we must focus on providing our members with opportunities to civically engage at the local level and act collectively at the national level. With the overall monetary and fiscal outlook being so uncertain, the District will have to make difficult budgetary decisions. The Ward 6 Democrats should view it as a core mission to ensure as many neighbors as possible have the opportunity to meaningfully engage with their budget. To that end, we should facilitate positive working relationships between our members and the Council. And as the national Administration advances threats to Home Rule, we must ensure the Ward 6 Democrats are educated on the threats and are provided ample opportunity to speak out and fight back.
 
If I earn your vote on June 7th, I look forward to working with the Community First Slate and the appointed members of the Ward 6 Democrats Executive Committee to continue the vital work currently being done in the Ward, and expanding our efforts to build an even more robust, diverse, and active community to support one another in these trying times.

Biographical Statement: Brandon Bradley has lived in Ward 6, just east of Lincoln Park, for over 2 years. He initially moved up from Austin, Texas to work on the Hill. While in Austin, he served as both President of the University Democrats at UT Austin and as the Vice President of the Austin Young Democrats. Through these organizations, Brandon organized mutual aid drives in the wake of Winter Storm Uri, mobilized Austinites to lobby the legislature to protect immigrant rights, rebuilt membership roles following a COVID-era decline, and more. He represented Austin on the Resolutions Committee of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention, and was an active member of the Disability Caucus. As part of the Ward 6 Democrats, Brandon leads the GOTV & Voter Outreach Committee where he coordinated events with the DC Democrats Blue Wave Committee to get out the vote for VP Harris and the Democratic Senate Candidates in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Dorinda White — candidate for 1st vice president

Candidacy Statement: Ward 6 Neighbors and Fellow Democrats,

My name is Dorinda White, and I am running for re-election as 1st Vice President of the Ward 6 Democrats. As a committed leader and lifelong Democrat, I bring deep experience, community focus, and a results-driven approach to grassroots organizing and political engagement in our Ward.

Over the past few years, I’ve proudly served as your 1st VP, working to expand civic participation, strengthen Democratic infrastructure, and uplift the voices of all Ward 6 residents—from Navy Yard to Shaw, from Hill East to Southwest Waterfront. Through strategic outreach, community partnerships, and inclusive programming, I’ve helped bring our neighbors into the fold and keep them informed and engaged.

As part of the Community First slate, I remain committed to our shared values of equity, service, and grassroots empowerment. Whether it’s mobilizing voters, mentoring new leaders, staffing neighborhood events, or delivering Narcan to save lives—I believe in showing up and staying accountable to the community.

This election, I ask for your vote to continue this work with heart, vision, and integrity. Let’s keep building a stronger, more connected Democratic community—together.

Biographical Statement: Dorinda White is a dedicated public servant, seasoned public affairs professional, and proud long-time resident of Southwest Waterfront in Ward 6. For many years, she has served the District’s most vulnerable residents and remains deeply committed to civic engagement and Democratic values. Dorinda currently serves as 1st Vice President of the Ward 6 Democrats and is running for re-election as part of the Community First slate.

A former candidate for ANC6D01, former Executive Board Member and Treasurer of the National Federation of Democratic Women and a past president of the DC Federation of Democratic Women, Dorinda has a strong record of service within the DC Democratic State Committee, having held multiple leadership positions including Communications Director, At-Large, Add-On, and Ward 6 Committeewoman. While serving in some of these roles, she has launched strategic initiatives around GOTV efforts, civic education, and leadership development, especially focused on uplifting women and underrepresented communities in the political process.
 
 

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