Posts by Endorsements
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Our endorsements for Alexandria mayor and city council
Alexandria will elect its next mayor and all of its six city councilmembers this year. In the June 12 Democratic primary, we endorse Justin Wilson for mayor and John Chapman, Redella “Del” Pepper, Paul Smedberg, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Dak Hardwick, and Mohamed “Mo” Seifeldein for city council Keep reading…
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Our primary endorsements for DC Council in wards 1, 3, and 6: Brianne Nadeau, Mary Cheh, Charles Allen
In three of the races for DC Council in the June 19 Democratic primary, Greater Greater Washington’s Elections Committee has decided to endorse Brianne Nadeau in Ward 1, Mary Cheh in Ward 3, and Charles Allen in Ward 6 for renomination based on the strength of their responses to our questionnaire. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Maryland governor in the Democratic primary: Rushern Baker
The state of Maryland is poised to make fundamental and critical decisions about public education, infrastructure, and the environment that will have long-lasting consequences for generations as it chooses its next governor. We urge Maryland Democrats to nominate Rushern Baker as the smart growth leader and experienced executive this strong and growing state needs. Keep reading…
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If you live in Virginia, vote for pro-urbanism candidates on Tuesday, November 7!
On Tuesday, November 7, Virginia voters like you will cast their ballots for statewide office, state legislature, and some county positions. After surveying our contributors, here's who we think deserves your vote: Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Virginia elections
Greater Greater Washington is officially endorsing Ralph Northam for governor, Erik Gutshall for Arlington County Board, Danica Roem for Delegate in District 13 (Prince William/Manassas Park), and Kathleen Murphy for Delegate in District 34 (Fairfax/Loudoun). Keep reading…
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For Arlington County Board: Erik Gutshall
Four candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the Arlington County Board to succeed Jay Fisette, who is retiring this year. We encourage Arlington Democrats to nominate Erik Gutshall at the “firehouse primary” in early May. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for write-in ANC candidates
There are 20 Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) seats this year with no one on the ballot: no candidate registered before this summer’s deadline. Write-in candidates for eight of those empty seats filled out our candidate questionnaire. Here are their responses and our endorsements. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for races across the Washington region
Tuesday, November 8 is Election Day, and most area jurisdictions have early voting which has already begun. Here are our endorsements for some key races on your ballot. We recommend area voters choose: Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine for President David Grosso and Robert White for DC Council at large Mary Lord for DC State Board of Education Eleanor Holmes Norton for DC… Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for ANC in Ward 8
The southern half of DC’s area east of the Anacostia River, Ward 8 contains neighborhoods such as Historic Anacostia, Barry Farm, Congress Heights, and Shipley Terrace. It has DC’s highest unemployment and poverty, but also some beautiful parks, historic buildings, and a few terrific candidates for Advisory Neighborhood Commission. Here are four that deserve your vote. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for ANC in Ward 3
Separated from most of the city by Rock Creek Park, Ward 3 is the western corner of the District. Known for both its beautiful neighborhoods and wealthy enclaves, the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions here have seen lots of bitter arguments over new development and change. Many Ward 3 candidates responded to our survey, and we chose four to endorse. Keep reading…