2026 races Council At-Large (Bonds seat) Oye Owolewa
Oye Owolewa
Current US Shadow Representative.
What's happeningRecent themes
1 theme · last 60 days
Recent themes
Wins Democratic at-large (Bonds seat) primary via RCV — led first round at 33.77% among 10 candidates
Owolewa led the 10-candidate field with 33.77% in the first round of June 16 ranked-choice voting and advanced through elimination rounds in DCBOE's preliminary June 21 tabulation. Full certification due July 15.
PositionsWhere they stand
6 of 6 stated
Where they stand
- Statehood & Federal PressureDC autonomy, Home Rule, response to federal overrides
Statehood now; oppose congressional overrides, protect voter-approved initiatives, and decouple District policy from harmful federal actions. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- Public Safety & JusticeSecure DC, civilian review, federalized MPD response
Remove police from DCPS schools, fund violence interruption and civilian mental-health crisis response, increase MPD oversight and transparency. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- Housing & EvictionsRent freeze ballot, TOPA reform, construction targets
Preservation first: restore TOPA protections, fully fund Emergency Rental Assistance, and cap rent-stabilized increases at the Consumer Price Index. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- Budget, Taxes & Federal WorkforceFY27 shortfall, federal workforce loss, tax decisions
Raise capital-gains taxes, enact a millionaires tax above $500,000, strengthen the mansion tax, and add accountability to TIF subsidies. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- TransportationCamera enforcement, WMATA funding, traffic deaths
Back the DMV Moves regional Metro funding plan, reduce and eliminate fares, and move traffic and fare enforcement out of MPD. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
- SchoolsDCPS vs. charters, OSSE oversight, federal K-12 funding
Make UDC tuition-free, expand afterschool and summer programs, and increase investment in historically underfunded schools. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
CoverageRecent press & social
16 items · last 60 days
Recent press & social
- Preliminary RCV tabulation: Owolewa wins At-Large (Bonds seat) Democratic primary — led first round at 33.77%, wins after RCV eliminations; certified July 15DCBOE ↗
- DC primary night: RCV will delay at-large results; Owolewa leads first round with 33.77%WTOP ↗
- Get to know DC Council at-large candidate Oye OwolewaWTOP ↗
- 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 ↗
- DCNOW endorses Oye Owolewa for D.C. Council At-Large in the 2026 primaryDC NOW (Nat'l Org. for Women, DC Chapter) ↗
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- 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 ↗
- Capital Stonewall Democrats endorses Janeese Lewis George for D.C. mayorWashington Blade ↗
- 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 ↗
- Northeastern Grad and DC Statehood Advocate Eyes Council RoleNortheastern News ↗
- In D.C. Council Run, Shadow Rep. Oye Owolewa Stands as Antithesis to Incumbent BondsWashington Informer ↗
- WFP Endorses Oye Owolewa; Aparna Raj for DC CouncilWorking Families Party ↗
- Rep. Oye Owolewa (At-Large Candidate) signs the Public Power PledgeWe Power DC ↗
- Oye Owolewa, DC's 'shadow' rep, has new relevance in Trump eraAxios DC ↗