2026 races Mayor Hope Solomon
Hope Solomon
First-time candidate; laid-off federal contractor.
What's happeningRecent themes
1 theme · last 60 days
What's happening
Recent themes
1 theme · last 60 days
Laid-off federal contractor running on government efficiency and affordability
Axios framed Solomon's candidacy around her recent federal-contractor layoff; Georgetowner profiled her February launch.
PositionsWhere they stand
2 of 6 stated
Positions
Where they stand
2 of 6 stated
- Public Safety & JusticeSecure DC, civilian review, federalized MPD response
Fully staff MPD, focus on officer retention and pay, and make police part of the community through community policing. [Hill Rag — mayoral forum ↗]
- SchoolsDCPS vs. charters, OSSE oversight, federal K-12 funding
Criticizes the school lottery, saying too many kids are 'rolling the dice' because a guaranteed good public school still isn't guaranteed. [Campaign site — About ↗]
No stated position yet on: Statehood & Federal Pressure, Housing & Evictions, Budget, Taxes & Federal Workforce, Transportation.
CoverageRecent press & social
4 items · last 60 days
Coverage
Recent press & social
4 items · last 60 days