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June 16, 2026 District of Columbia Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for Mayor, District of Columbia

Kenyan McDuffie - I

►Websitekenyanmcduffie.com/

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Rini Sampath - D

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Gary Goodweather - D

►Websitewww.goodweatherfordc.com/

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Janeese Lewis George - D

►Websitewww.janeese4dc.com/

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Ernest E. Johnson - D

►Websiteernestformayor2026.com/

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Hope Solomon - D

►Websitehopefordc.com/

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Kenyan McDuffie

Gary Goodweather

Janeese Lewis George

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Areas to Concentrate On

Housing & Communities

Housing

Public Safety

Commanders Football Stadium

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Campaign Finance Reform

DC Statehood

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Secure D.C. Crime Bill

Mayoral Control of D.C. Public Schools

Parents Prosecution Truant Children

Public Transportation Fare Evasion

Initiative 83

Education & Schools

Education

Charter and Magnet Schools

Vocational and Technical Education

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation