Posts by Chad Hughes — Elections Committee

Chad Hughes is a student at NYU Law. He previously worked for a private-sector think tank serving chief information officers of large organizations and studied economics and public policy at the University of Chicago. He is interested in all things cities, particularly housing and public transportation. 

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  Election links: Anita Bonds and her thousand-dollar donors

  PoliticsBy Chad Hughes (Elections Committee) April 4, 2018 7

  This week the impact of Anita Bonds' reliance on big money donors is scrutinized, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand endorses Aruna Miller in for Congress, Ed Lazere calls for HQ2 hearings, and Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Alec Ross gets embroiled in a scandal over insensitive language.  Keep reading…

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  Election links: Governor Northam weighs in on a key congressional race

  PoliticsBy Chad Hughes (Elections Committee) March 21, 2018

  This week Northam names his pick in Virginia's contentious 10^th congressional district, Bowser delivers the final State of the District of her first term, and candidates across the region make the case that we can somehow have affordable housing without adding many homes.  Keep reading…

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  Election links: In a surprise move, DC’s mayor backs public funding for local campaigns

  LinksBy Chad Hughes (Elections Committee) March 14, 2018 3

  A Republican city council candidate in Alexandria hopes to woo voters with his technology pitch, DC's mayor decided to back public funding for local elections, some candidates won't receive Montgomery County's inaugural public financing for county-level races. Want to stay on top of our 2018 election coverage? Sign up for our weekly newsletter!  Keep reading…

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  Election links: Hogan is strong but vulnerable

  LinksBy Chad Hughes (Elections Committee) March 7, 2018 18

  Hogan is strong but vulnerable, DC leaders are being criticized over their celebration of Marion Barry, Virginia Democrats talk foreign policy, candidates duke it out at policy forums around the region, and more in our election link roundup. Want to stay on top of our 2018 election coverage? Sign up for our weekly newsletter!  Keep reading…

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  Election links: Why no challenger for Bowser?

  PoliticsBy Chad Hughes (Elections Committee) February 22, 2018 11

  This week in our election roundup: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser still seems to be running unopposed, but non-voting delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has a challenger. Plus Maryland Dems have chosen their running mates, Alexandria's Council race is heating up, and much more.  Keep reading…

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  Election links: Sustainable growth faces off against experience

  PoliticsBy Chad Hughes (Elections Committee) February 7, 2018 4

  Welcome to the inaugural installment of Greater Greater Washington's weekly Election Links! We'll be bringing you roundups of election news in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.  Keep reading…

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  A Utah congressman wants DC to become part of Maryland. Let’s examine that idea…

  GovernmentBy Chad Hughes (Elections Committee) February 6, 2017 178

  Last week, Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz reintroduced the the centuries-old idea of returning the vast majority of DC to Maryland. While the consensus is largely that Chaffetz is meddling in District affairs, some residents might actually go for the idea. Let’s take a look at how retrocession would work and at some of the potential side effects.  Keep reading…