2026 races Council At-Large (Bonds seat) Lisa Raymond
Lisa Raymond
Former president of the DC State Board of Education.
What's happeningRecent themes
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Recent themes
Greater Greater Washington endorses Raymond as most reliable on housing and transit; GLAA rates her +7.5
GGWash named Raymond their at-large pick for her transit-oriented development focus and DC government experience. GLAA gave her a +7.5 rating on May 12, the highest in the at-large field.
PositionsWhere they stand
6 of 6 stated
Where they stand
- Statehood & Federal PressureDC autonomy, Home Rule, response to federal overrides
Oppose congressional interference in DC laws, protect locally raised dollars from riders and delays, fight for full House and Senate representation. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- Public Safety & JusticeSecure DC, civilian review, federalized MPD response
Focus on serious violent crime like carjackings and illegal guns; support a well-trained, adequately staffed police force with stronger transparency. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- Housing & EvictionsRent freeze ballot, TOPA reform, construction targets
Streamline permitting to speed construction, defend rent stabilization and eviction protections, and invest in the Housing Production Trust Fund. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- Budget, Taxes & Federal WorkforceFY27 shortfall, federal workforce loss, tax decisions
Protect DC's budget from congressional interference; reduce excessive fees and taxes burdening small, neighborhood-serving businesses. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- TransportationCamera enforcement, WMATA funding, traffic deaths
Multi-modal transit serving all eight wards, explore congestion pricing, support electrified transit and low-stress bike networks. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- SchoolsDCPS vs. charters, OSSE oversight, federal K-12 funding
Expand PreK seats with educator pay raises, competitive teacher compensation, faster school modernization, and career-technical pathways. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
CoverageRecent press & social
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Recent press & social
- D.C. Voter Guide 2026: Who is running for the D.C. Council's at-large seats?WAMU ↗
- Ranked-Choice Voting in the Democratic At-Large Race: A Chance for Collaboration — Or NotThe Washington Informer ↗
- jonetta rose barras: Nine at-large DC Council Democratic primary candidates fight to win a political lotteryThe DC Line ↗
- DC is voting. What are the candidates' transportation priorities?Washington Area Bicyclist Association ↗
- GLAA releases ratings for 18 candidates running for D.C. mayor, Council, AGWashington Blade ↗
- At-Large Race Candidates Split on Safety, Housing and DC's FutureHillRag ↗
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- Who is Running for the Democratic Nomination for At-Large Councilmember?East of the River ↗