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We just trained 120 potential ANC candidates. What do you want to ask them?
This fall voters in DC will vote for their Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC), a hyperlocal official that can have a lot of influence on how a neighborhood changes and grows. There are 299 positions up for grabs in November, and we just spent the last two months training over 120 potential candidates in our Run for ANC workshops. DC residents, what issues are important to you this fall when it comes to your choice for ANC? Fill out our survey! Keep reading…
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Jealous beats Baker for governor, Alsobrooks wins in Prince George’s, and Montgomery executive is too close to call
Ben Jealous beat Rushern Baker to be the Democratic pick against Maryland governor Larry Hogan in November. Angela Alsobrooks was nominated (and essentially elected) the next Prince George's county executive, while in Montgomery, the race was down to a mere 452 votes separating Marc Elrich and David Blair, with thousands of absentee and provisional ballots yet to be counted. The Maryland primary election is not over! Keep reading…
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Vote for these candidates in Maryland Tuesday, June 26!
Maryland's primary is this Tuesday, June 26! The Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee has evaluated candidates in Maryland, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County races and endorsed these people in the Democratic primary who will best advance urbanist priorities. Keep reading…
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We correctly described Marc Elrich’s wrong-headed, non-progressive Montgomery County land use ideas
Marc Elrich, a candidate for Montgomery County Executive, has been saying Greater Greater Washington took his words out of context in an opinion article, “Why Marc Elrich is not the right choice for Montgomery County Executive.” We did not misrepresent him, and stand by our reporting. Keep reading…
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DC votes for change in tipping, no change in elected officials
DC voters are pretty happy with their incumbents, based on results of Tuesday's primary, re-nominating Mayor Bowser, Delgate Norton, and all DC Council incumbents. Meanwhile, voters approved a change to the tipped minimum wage, 55-45%. Keep reading…
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Understand Montgomery County politics on two dimensions with this graphic
Voters in Montgomery County and across Maryland will cast primary ballots on Tuesday, June 26. This graphic, posted to Daily Kos by Eric Hensal, visually arranges candidates for Montgomery executive and council, along with Governor Larry Hogan, based on common donors. Keep reading…
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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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Justin Wilson beats Allison Silberberg in Alexandria, other Virginia results, and election news from around the region
Justin Wilson defeats Allison Silberberg for Alexandria mayor, while Matt de Ferranti and Jennifer Wexton prevail in their primaries in Arlington and VA-10, respectively. Plus, Valerie Ervin drops out of the governor's race, more Mendelson vs. Lazere, and more election news. 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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Why is Republican Michael Bekesha running for DC Council?
Michael Bekesha is running for DC Council in Ward 6, which covers Capitol Hill, H Street, Shaw, Southwest Waterfront, and the Navy Yard. He believes in bus lanes, bike lanes, inclusionary zoning, and in encouraging greater density and more mixed-use housing. He's also a Republican. 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…
