Posts tagged 2020 General Election
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What would ranked choice voting mean for DC politics?
Ranked choice voting is lifted up as a fix for a common voter dilemma in crowded candidate fields. How does it work? Keep reading…
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What would ranked choice voting mean for DC politics?
Late last year a bill was introduced in the DC Council that would allow DC to use ranked choice voting for both primary and general elections, including for the DC Council, the DC Mayor, and the DC Attorney General, starting in 2022. How likely is it to get passed next year, and what exactly would ranked voting mean for the District? Keep reading…
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It’s over (for now). Here’s who won local elections in DC.
We’ll leave it to you to find your federal results, but we will continue to be your source for everything local. Keep reading…
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Early in-person voting begins this week in DC. Here’s what you need to know.
Early in-person voting begins today (Tuesday), and runs until November 2. Here’s a recap of who GGWash endorsed, as well as resources to help make voting easier. Keep reading…
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Watch: How this election could impact our transit future
The 2020 election will go down as one of the most important elections in US history. As part of their video series on this election cycle, Vox has provided a concise, informative synopsis of the issues facing American public transportation and how November 3rd could impact transit for decades to come.
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Our endorsement for Ward 2 in the 2020 general election: Randy Downs
After a competitive primary and special election in June, the November general election will be the third competitive race in the past six months for Ward 2’s representative on the DC Council. The Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee endorses independent candidate Randy Downs for the seat. Keep reading…
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Our 2020 Advisory Neighborhood Commission endorsements in wards 7 and 8
Safety was the top concern we heard from Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidates in DC’s wards 7 and 8, which cover the neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River, plus some in the vicinity of RFK stadium. Whether it’s safety on the roads from speeding cut-through drivers or gun violence, or the consequences of inadequate mental health or substance abuse support, candidates are working hard to help their neighborhoods be safe and prosperous, while shaping new development and government programs to contribute to this goal. Keep reading…
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Our 2020 Advisory Neighborhood Commission endorsements in wards 5 and 6
Both wards 5 and 6 have seen large shares of new housing and other development in recent years. Many candidates hope to represent these communities on Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, and we’ve asked them all about their priorities and views. Keep reading…
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Our 2020 Advisory Neighborhood Commission endorsements in wards 3 and 4
Wards 3 and 4 both reach from walkable, Metro- or bus-served neighborhoods like Cleveland Park and Petworth to the Maryland borders to the west and north, respectively. These voters have plenty of hot-button local neighborhood issues that their Advisory Neighborhood Commissions will confront. Here are our recommendations. Keep reading…
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Our 2020 Advisory Neighborhood Commission endorsements in wards 1 and 2
The GGWash Elections Committee circulated questionnaires to all candidates for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions across the city. We received 192 responses. Here are the ones for wards 1 and 2, with our recommendations in contested races. Keep reading…