Lisa Raymond for At-Large Member of the DC Council (Primary)

Lisa Raymond raised her now 21 year-old twins in DC and was a
DCPS parent, a charter school leader, President of the DC State
Board of Education, and a senior advisor to DC’s most senior
elected officials. She is running to make sure all residents have the same opportunity to succeed in DC.

From supporting formerly incarcerated women working to
rebuild their lives, helping to launch Cesar Chavez Public
Charter Schools, and leading the DC State Board of Education,
Lisa has always believed government works best when it puts
people first. She has fought for high-quality Pre-K, strong schools,
and equitable funding and opportunities for every student.

As senior education advisor to the DC Council Chairman
and Chief of Staff to the Attorney General, Lisa helped pass
transformative legislation and built a stronger, fairer DC, protecting workers, consumers, and young people. Today, Lisa continues
her lifelong mission of service as a leader at a Ward 8 nonprofit,
helping homeless youth find safety and hope. She has the unique
skill set to hit the ground running when she serves as your next
At-Large Councilmember.

Candace Nelson for At-Large Member of the DC Council (Primary)

“I believe DC can be a place where every person has a real chance to thrive. Together, we can build a city where the government respects the will of the people, where housing is affordable, schools are well-funded, and public safety means true safety for all.”

Fred Hill for At-Large Member of the DC Council (Primary)

Fred Hill is a long-time DC resident and successful small business owner who has spent over a decade making DC work for everyday residents. As Chair of DC’s Board of Zoning Adjustment, Fred brought fairness, transparency, and neighborhood voices to decisions that shape where people live, worship, and age in place. A child of immigrants and member of the Chickasaw Nation with deep respect for community and tradition, Fred understands that strong families and strong neighborhoods go hand in hand. He is running for DC Council At-Large to be a steady, principled voice for seniors, faith communities, and working families across every ward.

Oye Owolewa for At-Large Member of the DC Council (Primary)

Dr. Oye Owolewa is a pharmacist, former ANC Commissioner, and DC’s U.S. Representative who has served in elected office since 2018. A frontline healthcare worker and son of Nigerian immigrants, Oye is running for DC Council At-Large to fight for the just and affordable District DC deserves.

Kevin Chavous for At-Large Member of the DC Council (Primary)

Kevin B. Chavous is a native Washingtonian raised in a family and community grounded in education and service. He is a graduate of Gonzaga College High School and a lifelong member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. A proud “double Bison,” from Howard University, his early professional experience includes roles at Housing Counseling Services, McDermott, Will & Emery LLP, and AARP.

A member of the DC Bar since 2012, Chavous spent four years as Director of the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor at the DC Council, writing policy that impacts the workforce and how the city interacts with residents.

Chavous is a familiar face in the District, having been President of the DC Young Democrats, a member of the Board of Directors of the United Planning Organization, and a member of the DC Democratic State Committee.

Since 2022, Chavous has served as the Democratic National Committeeman for DC, earning more than 84,000 votes from DC Democrats. In this role, he served as a superdelegate at the Democratic National Convention and voted for Vice President Kamala Harris as the Party’s nominee.

Chavous lives in Ward 7’s Penn Branch neighborhood with his wife, Ashley, and their two children.

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Established by the Fair Elections Amendment Act of 2018, the Fair Elections Program (FEP) provides public funding for the financing of campaign operations in the District of Columbia. While participation in this program is voluntary for candidates, it has become popular amongst candidates. One of the key requirements of FEP is that participants in contested city-wide races must participate in at least one (1) debate for each election.

The overall goal of the DC Fair Elections Program is to level the playing field in local elections, allowing candidates who may not have access to large sums of money to still run competitive campaigns. By providing public funds and limiting the influence of big donors, the program aims to promote fair and transparent elections.