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Want to YIMBY in your DC neighborhood? Run for ANC.
The DC primaries take place today, June 19th, but voters will have to wait until November to vote for their picks for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC). These hyper-local elected officials get a seat at the table when it comes to guiding how each DC neighborhood grows and make decisions that directly impact current residents. Keep reading…
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Environmentalists and development: a complex relationship in a hyperbolic election season
In election races in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, candidates are claiming they “support the environment” or “are for smart growth.” Some of those candidates also seem to be against most development while others are more supportive. It’s hard to make sense of all this. What’s the green view of growth? Keep reading…
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Vote for these candidates in DC Tuesday, June 19!
DC's primary is this Tuesday, June 19! The Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee has evaluated candidates in DC races and endorsed these people in the Democratic primary who will best advance urbanist priorities. Keep reading…
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Vote for these candidates in Virginia Tuesday, June 12!
Virginia's primary is this Tuesday, June 12! The Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee has evaluated candidates in Northern Virginia races and endorsed these people in the Democratic primary who will best advance urbanist priorities. Keep reading…
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No endorsement for DC Council chairman
We were impressed in particular by Lazere’s passion for his key issues and by Mendelson’s detailed and nuanced understanding of a wide variety of challenges facing DC. However, we also had concerns on all sides which led the Elections Committee to decide not to make an endorsement in this race. Keep reading…
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Election links: Principles vs. pragmatism in the DC Council leadership race
Incumbents are heavily favored in DC this year, the Washington Post and DC Sierra Club weigh in on elections, Maryland's gubernatorial race is still neck in neck, Lazere and Mendelson duke it out for Council Chairman, Alexandria's city council race is crowded, 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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Valerie Ervin is now a candidate for Maryland governor. What do we think?
After the tragic and untimely death of former Baltimore County executive Kevin Kamentez, his running mate Valerie Ervin has decided to stay in the race as a candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination herself. What kind of governor might she be? Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for state legislature in Montgomery County
Maryland’s June 26 primary and November general election will select all members of the state Senate and House of Delegates, one sixth of whom will be elected by Montgomery County, the state’s most populous and second wealthiest county. Here are our endorsements. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Prince George’s County Council districts
We are pleased to endorse Deni Taveras in District 2, Dannielle Glaros in District 3, Jolene Ivey in District 5, Krystal Oriadha in District 7, and Tamara Davis Brown in District 9 as candidates for Prince George's County Council that have inspired our confidence. Keep reading…
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Election links: Where’s the Baker breakthrough?
Rushern Baker struggles to break away from the pack, Valerie Ervin continues her fight to get on the ballot in Maryland, a Republican hopes to win over Democrats in deeply blue DC, Alexandria city council candidates get recognized for their urbanism, the Montgomery County Action Committee for Transit releases its scorecard, and more in our election link roundup. Keep reading…
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Why Marc Elrich is not the right choice for Montgomery County Executive
Marc Elrich is considered by many to be the front-runner in the Montgomery County Executive’s race. Greater Greater Washington has endorsed George Leventhal, but we know that many activists we agree with but for whom housing is not their top issue are supporting Marc Elrich. We wanted to explain why we believe he would be a dangerous choice for County Executive. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Montgomery County Executive: George Leventhal
After considering candidates' responses to our questionnaire and in-depth interviews with finalists, we endorse George Leventhal for Montgomery County Executive. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for DC Council at-large: Jeremiah Lowery
Two challengers are vying to beat incumbent at-large DC councilmember Anita Bonds in the Democratic primary. Greater Greater Washington recommends Jeremiah Lowery for your vote. We believe he’s the candidate with the strongest vision, passion, and the best ideas to address affordable housing, transportation, and other important issues facing DC. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Maryland state legislature in Prince George’s County
Maryland’s June 26 primary and November general election will select all members of the state Senate and House of Delegates. We asked all of the candidates for any state legislative districts in Montgomery and Prince George's counties to respond to our questionnaire. Combined with other information we could find, we have selected these urbanist champions to recommend for your vote in Prince George's. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Montgomery County Council At-Large: Hans Riemer, Danielle Meitiv, and Will Jawando; plus, two other great options
We are happy to endorse the following three candidates for nomination in the Democratic primary: Hans Riemer, Danielle Meitiv, and Will Jawando. Our committee couldn’t decide on a fourth endorsement, but we found Evan Glass and Jill Ortman-Fouse to be the strongest additional choices. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Arlington County Board in the Democratic primary: Matt de Ferranti
In Virginia's June 12 primary, Arlington Democrats will select a nominee to challenge independent incumbent John Vihstadt this November for a seat on the Arlington County Board. Greater Greater Washington volunteers interviewed the two candidates for the nomination, and we endorse Matt de Ferranti. Keep reading…
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No endorsement for Prince George’s County Council at-large
Unfortunately, unlike in the county executive's race where there are far more excellent candidates than can be elected, we feel that the candidates running for at-large in Prince George's this year are not likely to take progressive stances on development, urbanism, transit, and other smart growth issues and/or have other events in the recent past which make us reluctant to endorse them. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Montgomery County Council districts: Reggie Oldak, Ben Shnider, Nancy Navarro, Tom Hucker
Greater Greater Washington’s endorsed candidates — Reggie Oldak in District 1, Ben Shnider in District 3, Nancy Navarro in District 4, and Tom Hucker in District 5 — have shown substantial courage to stand up for an inclusive and transit-oriented future and deserve your support in Maryland’s June 26 primary. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for DC Council in Ward 5: Kenyan McDuffie
Mostly in the northeastern quadrant, DC's Ward 5 one of the District's most diverse racially, in age, and income level. Balancing all of these constituencies is Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, whom we endorse for re-nomination in the June 19 Democratic primary. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Prince George’s County Executive: Angela Alsobrooks
This year, the most qualified candidates ever are running for Prince George’s County executive. We interviewed three outstanding finalists for our endorsement. From this bountiful field, we endorse Angela Alsobrooks as an experienced and inspirational leader who understands with great nuance how to move Prince George’s County toward smarter growth. Keep reading…
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