Aparna Raj

Wins Ward 1 Democratic primary via RCV — consistent with 42% pre-election poll lead

Raj won the Ward 1 Democratic primary through ranked-choice voting, consistent with her 42% lead in a March GGWash poll and a broad coalition of endorsements from WFP, labor unions, GGWash, GLAA, and DCNOW. Preliminary DCBOE results released June 21; full certification due July 15.

• 2026-06-21DCBOE
• 2026-06-16WTOP

Fight for DC statehood to stop federal takeovers of MPD and the budget; never preemptively comply with the Trump administration. [Campaign site — Platform ↗]

End MPD cooperation with ICE, ban masked law enforcement, raise 911 dispatcher pay, expand crisis response teams and violence-prevention programs. [Campaign site — Platform ↗]

Expand rent stabilization to all multifamily renters, restore and fund TOPA, legalize apartments citywide, fund Housing Production Trust Fund with production targets. [Campaign site — Platform ↗]

Fund priorities like free child care through taxes on big business and the ultrawealthy; close corporate tax loopholes. [Campaign site — Platform ↗]

Reduce or eliminate parking minimums, add transit-oriented density near Metro and bus stops, improve sidewalk maintenance and bike/scooter parking. [Campaign site — Platform ↗]

Invest in counselors, social workers, and nurses in all schools; fully fund after-school programs and summer youth employment. [Campaign site — Platform ↗]