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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

►Websiteriniformayor.com/

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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

Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s Job Performance

Modernize Capital One Arena

Public Transportation Fare Evasion

Initiative 83

Education & Schools

Education

Charter and Magnet Schools

Vocational and Technical Education

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation