2014 Council of the District of Columbia election

US Election 2014 Council of the District of Columbia election District of Columbia Legislative Popular No 2012 Council of the District of Columbia election 2012 2016 Council of the District of Columbia election 2016 6 seats on the Council of the District of Columbia 7 November 4, 2014 150x150px File:Phil_Mendelson.jpg Phil Mendelson Democratic Party (United States) 11 11 File:3x4.svg Independent 2 2 Chair of the Council Phil Mendelson Democratic Party (United States) Phil Mendelson Democratic Party (United States) The 2014 Council of the District of Columbia election was held on November 4, 2014, with primaries held on April 1. Elections were held in four of the eight wards, two at-large seats (one open to any party and one open to non-majority parties) as well as for the Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia. Prior to the election, 11 seats were held by Democrats and 2 seats were held by Independents. The general election saw no party flip any seats, thereby meaning that Democrats retained their majority on the council. Background The council is composed of thirteen members, each elected by district residents to a four-year term. One member is elected from each of the district's eight wards. Four at-large members represent the district as a whole. The chairman of the council is likewise elected at an at-large basis. The terms of the at-large members are staggered so that two are elected every two years, and each D.C. resident may vote for two different at-large candidates in each general election. According to the Home Rule Act, of the chair and the at-large members, a maximum of three may be affiliated with the majority political party. In the council's electoral history, of the elected members who were not affiliated with the majority party, most were elected as at-large members. In 2008 and 2012, Democrats such as David Grosso, Elissa Silverman, and Michael A. Brown changed their party affiliation to Independent when running for council. To become a candidate for council an individual must be resident of the District of Columbia for at least one year prior to the general election, a registered voter, and hold no other public office for which compensation beyond expenses is received. Candidates running for a ward position must be a resident of that ward. Summary Democrats remained the largest party on the council despite large turnover. At-large councilmember David Catania and Ward 6 councilmember Tommy Wells declined to run for re-election in favor of running for mayor, while Ward 1 councilmember Jim Graham lost his primary to Brianne Nadeau. At-large PositionIncumbentCandidatesMemberPartyFirstelectedStatusChairpersonPhil Mendelson 2012 (special)Incumbent re-elected.Democratic Party (US) Phil Mendelson 82.4% Republican Party (US) Kris Hammond 7.2% Independent John C. Cheeks 4.2%At-largeAnita Bonds 2013 (special)Incumbent re-elected.Democratic Party (US) Anita Bonds 31.3% Independent Elissa Silverman 15.1% Independent Michael D. Brown 10.5% Independent Robert White 8.1% Independent Courtney R. Snowden 7.2% D.C. Statehood Green Party Eugene Puryear 4.6%David Catania2014Incumbent declined to run. New member elected. Wards PositionIncumbentCandidatesMemberPartyFirst electedStatusWard 1Jim Graham 1998Incumbent lost re-election.New member elected.Democratic hold.Democratic Party (US) Brianne Nadeau 84.8% Independent Ernest E. Johnson 10.1% Libertarian Party (US) John Vaught LaBeaume 4.1%Ward 3Mary Cheh 2006 Incumbent re-electedDemocratic Party (US) Mary Cheh 86.0% Libertarian Party (US) Ryan Sabot 12.5%Ward 5Kenyan McDuffie 2012 (special) Incumbent re-electedDemocratic Party (US) Kenyan McDuffie 92.0% Libertarian Party (US) Preston Cornish 7.1%Ward 6Tommy Wells 2006Incumbent retired.New member elected.Democratic hold.Democratic Party (US) Charles Allen (Democratic) 87.6% Libertarian Party (US) Pranav Badhwar 11.6% Chairperson Incumbent Chairperson Phil Mendelson was re-elected for his first full term after defeating four challengers in the general election and one in the primary 2014 District of Columbia Chairperson of the Council Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg presidential no 2012 Council of the District of Columbia special election 2012 (sp.) 2018 Council of the District of Columbia election#Chairperson 2018 November 4, 2014 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Phil Mendelson.jpg Phil Mendelson 138,066 82.39% District of Columbia Republican Party 3x4.svg Kris Hammond 12,114 7.23% Independent 3x4.svg John C. Cheeks 6,949 4.15% Chairperson Phil Mendelson Democratic Phil Mendelson Democratic Democratic primary Candidates Calvin H. Gurley Phil Mendelson, incumbent Chairperson (since 2012) from Eastern Market Endorsements Phil Mendelson Labor unions United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400DC Voting Guide https://www.ufcw400.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DCVotingGuide_Vector.pdf UFCW Local 400 2 July 2026 14 March 2014 Organizations Gay and Lesbian Activists AllianceRiley John Bowser Secures Stein's Blessing https://www.metroweekly.com/2014/06/bowser-secures-steins-blessing/ 2 July 2026 Metro Weekly 10 June 2014 Jews United for JusticePast Endorsements https://jufjcampaignfund.org/past-endorsements/ JUFJ Campaign Fund 2 July 2026 Sierra ClubEndorsements in the April 1 Primary https://www.sierraclub.org/dc/blog/2014/02/endorsements-april-1-primary District of Columbia Sierra Club 2 July 2026 27 February 2014 Publications Washington City PaperVote Like This: Washington City Paper’s 2014 General Election Endorsements https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/342449/vote-like-this-washington-city-papers-2014-general-election-endorsements/ 2 July 2026 Washington City Paper 30 October 2014 The Washington PostEditorial Board The Post’s endorsements in the District’s Democratic primary https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-posts-endorsements-in-the-districts-democratic-primary/2014/03/31/32512408-b5ec-11e3-8cb6-284052554d74_story.html 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 31 March 2014 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Chairperson Democratic primaryPrimary Election 2014 - Certified Results https://electionresults.dcboe.org/election_results/2014-Primary-Election DCBOE District of Columbia Board of Elections 1 July 2026 23 April 2014 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Phil Mendelson (inc.) 69,138 81.20% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Calvin H. Gurley 15,178 17.83% Write-in 825 0.97% 85,141 100% Libertarian primary No candidates filed for the primary, with Kyle Walker winning the nomination through write-in votes. 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Chairperson Libertarian primary 17 100% 17 100% Republican primary No candidates filed for the primary, with Kris Hammond winning the nomination through write-in votes. 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Chairperson Republican primary 318 100% 318 100% Statehood Green primary No candidates filed for the primary, with G. Lee Aikin winning the nomination through write-in votes. 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Chairperson Statehood Green primary 116 100% 116 100% Independents Candidates John C. Cheeks General election 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Chairperson electionGeneral Election 2014 - Certified Results https://electionresults.dcboe.org/election_results/2014-General-Election DCBOE District of Columbia Board of Elections 1 July 2026 3 December 2014 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Phil Mendelson (inc.) 138,066 82.39% District of Columbia Republican Party Kris Hammond 12,114 7.23% Independent John C. Cheeks 6,949 7.26% D.C. Statehood Green Party G. Lee Aikin 5,930 3.54% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia Kyle Walker 3,674 2.19% 849 0.32% 167,582 100% At-large 2014 Council of the District of Columbia At-large election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg presidential 2013 Council of the District of Columbia special election 2013 (sp.) 2018 Council of the District of Columbia election#At-large 2018 November 4, 2014 File:Anita-Bonds-Official-Portrait-Shot-002 (cropped).jpg Anita Bonds District of Columbia Democratic State Committee 85,575 31.36% Independent File:Elissa Silverman, District 14 Legislative Breakfast (cropped).jpg Elissa Silverman 41,300 15.14% Independent 3x4.svg Michael D. Brown 28,614 10.49% Independent File:Robert White Inauguration Speech (cropped).jpg Robert White 22,198 8.14% Independent 3x4.svg Courtney R. Snowden 19,551 7.16% D.C. Statehood Green Party 3x4.svg Eugene Puryear 12,525 4.59% Councilmembers Anita Bonds (Dem.)David Catania (Ind.) Anita Bonds (Dem.)Elissa Silverman (Ind.) Incumbent Democrat Anita Bonds won re-election to her first full term after her victory in the 2013 special election. Independent incumbent David Catania declined to run for re-election in order to run in the 2014 mayoral election, with his seat being won by Elissa Silverman. Democratic primary Candidates Nate Bennett-Fleming Anita Bonds, incumbent at-large councilmember (since 2012) Pedro Rubio John F. Settles II Kevin Valentine Jr. Endorsements Anita Bonds Labor unions International Association of Fire Fighters Local 36Firefighters Stay Out of Attorney General Race, Back Silverman for At-Large Washington City Paper Will Sommer October 13, 2014 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2014/10/13/firefighters-stay-out-of-attorney-general-race-back-silverman-for-at-large/ SEIU Local 32BJSEIU Maryland/DC State Council Endorses DC City Council Member Anita Bonds https://www.seiu32bj.org/press-release/seiu-maryland-dc-state-council-endorses-dc-city-council-member-anita-bonds/ SEIU 32BJ 2 July 2026 11 February 2014 Local officials Marion Barry, former Mayor and incumbent Ward 8 CouncilmemberSilverman Confident of Election Night Victory Brown Stacy M. Washington Informer October 30, 2014 5 https://www.proquest.com/docview/1629988047/ Muriel Bowser, incumbent Ward 4 Councilmember and mayoral candidateCraig Tim Anita Bonds picks up support in special election https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/anita-bonds-picks-up-support-in-special-election/2013/03/11/a7d41d80-8a54-11e2-8d72-dc76641cb8d4_story.html 2 July 2026 The Washington Post 11 March 2014 Sharon Pratt, former Mayor of Washington (1991-1995)Craig Tim Former mayor Sharon Pratt endorses Anita Bonds https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/former-mayor-sharon-pratt-endorses-anita-bonds/2013/03/20/f32192bc-91a3-11e2-bdea-e32ad90da239_story.html 2 July 2026 The Washington Post 20 March 2013 Organizations Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance Hotel Association of Washington, DCPenny Thomas H.O.T.E.L. Endorses Muriel Bowser for Mayor https://www.hawdc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/H-O-T-E-L-PAC-Endorses-Muriel-Bowser-for-Mayor-for-the-2014-General-Election.pdf Hotel Association of Washington, DC 2 July 2026 21 October 2014 National Nurses UnitedNurses Endorse Anita Bonds for District Council At-Large Primary Election https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nurses-endorse-anita-bonds-district-council-large-primary-election National Nurses United 2 July 2026 28 March 2014 National Organization for WomenDeBonis Mike Meet an at-large D.C. Council candidate: Anita D. Bonds https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/wp/2014/10/24/meet-an-at-large-d-c-council-candidate-anita-d-bonds/ 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 24 October 2014 District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce Nate Bennett-Fleming Organizations Democracy for AmericaHess Hannah Democracy for America, Marion Barry Endorse in D.C. Primary https://rollcall.com/2014/03/19/democracy-for-america-marion-barry-endorse-in-d-c-primary/ 2 July 2026 Roll Call 19 March 2014 Jews United for Justice (Democratic primary) Sierra Club (Democratic primary) Publications The Washington Post (Democratic primary) Polling Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeKey Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear Marginof error NateBennett-Fleming AnitaBonds PedroRubio JohnSettles UndecidedWashington City Paper/Kojo Nnamdi ShowSommer Will Anita Bonds Crushes Opponents in Poll https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/344030/anita-bonds-crushes-opponents-in-poll/ 2 July 2026 Washington City Paper 27 March 2014March 13 – March 16, 2014860 (LV)± 3.4%10%43%4%6%37% 2014 Council of the District of Columbia At-large Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Anita Bonds (inc.) 43,586 53.25% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Nate Bennett-Fleming 18,232 22.27% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee John F. Settles II 10,775 13.16% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Pedro Rubio 6,082 7.43% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Kevin Valentine Jr. 2,560 3.13% Write-in 624 1.42% 81,859 100% Libertarian primary Candidates Frederick Steiner 2014 Council of the District of Columbia At-large Libertarian primary Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia Frederick Steiner 27 90.00% Write-in 3 10.00% 30 100% Republican primary Candidates Marc Morgan 2014 Council of the District of Columbia At-large Republican primary District of Columbia Republican Party Marc Morgan 1,136 93.27% Write-in 82 6.73% 1,218 100% Statehood Green primary Candidates G. Lee Aikin Eugene Puryear Endorsements Eugene Puryear Labor unions American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2401DeBonis Mike Meet an at-large D.C. Council candidate: Eugene Puryear https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/wp/2014/10/22/meet-an-at-large-d-c-council-candidate-eugene-puryear/ 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 22 October 2014 Organizations Tenants' Advocacy Coalition 2014 Council of the District of Columbia At-large Statehood Green primary D.C. Statehood Green Party Eugene Puryear 268 64.89% D.C. Statehood Green Party G. Lee Aikin 112 27.12% Write-in 33 7.99% 413 100% Independents Candidates Michael D. Brown Wendell Felder, ANC member form 7E07 Calvin H. Gurley Graylan Scott Hagler Brian Hart Eric J. Jones Kahlid Pitts Kishan Putta Elissa Silverman Courtney R. Snowden Robert White Endorsements Graylan Scott Hagler Labor unions SEIU Local 1199DeBonis Mike Meet an at-large D.C. Council candidate: Graylan Scott Hagler https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/wp/2014/10/22/meet-an-at-large-d-c-council-candidate-graylan-scott-hagler/ 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 22 October 2014 UNITE HERE Local 25 United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400Sommer Will Silverman, Hagler Land Union Endorsements in At-Large Race https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/342793/silverman-hagler-land-union-endorsements-in-at-large-race/ 2 July 2026 Washington City Paper 24 September 2014 Washington Teachers' Union Organizations Jews United for Justice Working Families Party Publications Washington City Paper Eric J. Jones Organizations Associated Builders and ContractorsDeBonis Mike Meet an at-large D.C. Council candidate: Eric J. Jones https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/wp/2014/10/20/meet-an-at-large-d-c-council-candidate-eric-j-jones/ 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 20 October 2014 DC Chamber of Commerce Khalid Pitts Individuals Stephanie Cutter, Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign strategistDeBonis Mike Meet an at-large D.C. Council candidate: Khalid Pitts https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/wp/2014/10/21/meet-an-at-large-d-c-council-candidate-khalid-pitts/ 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 21 October 2014 Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Joe Solmonese, former president of Human Rights Campaign Mitch Stewart, Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign strategist Organizations National Restaurant Association Elissa Silverman Labor unions International Association of Fire Fighters Local 36DeBonis Mike Meet an at-large D.C. Council candidate: Elissa Silverman https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/wp/2014/10/23/meet-an-at-large-d-c-council-candidate-elissa-silverman/ The Washington Post 1 July 2026 23 October 2014 Jews United for Justice Metropolitan Police Department Union Metropolitan Washington Labor Council, AFL–CIO SEIU Local 32 & 1199 UNITE HERE Local 25 United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 Local officials Charles Allen, candidate for Ward 6 CouncilmemberSilverman, White Loom as Top Council At-Large Candidates https://afro.com/silverman-white-loom-as-top-council-at-large-candidates/ 2 July 2026 Baltimore Afro-American 17 September 2014 Marion Barry, former Mayor and incumbent Ward 8 Councilmember Organizations DC For Democracy Greater Greater WashingtonFor DC Council: Elissa Silverman and Robert White https://ggwash.org/view/36361/for-dc-council-elissa-silverman-and-robert-white 1 July 2026 Greater Greater Washington 29 October 2014 National Organization for Women Sierra Club Washington Teachers' Union Working Families Party Publications The Washington Post Washington City Paper Courtney R. Snowden Organizations Capital Stonewall DemocratsDeBonis Mike Meet an at-large D.C. Council candidate: Courtney R. Snowden https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/wp/2014/10/22/meet-an-at-large-d-c-council-candidate-courtney-r-snowden/ 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 22 October 2014 LGBTQ Victory Fund Apartment and Office Building Association Publications The Washington PostEditorial Board Endorsements for D.C. Council chairman, at-large seats, and delegate to Congress https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/endorsements-for-dc-council-chairman-at-large-seats-and-delegate-to-congress/2014/10/26/6580817c-5bb2-11e4-bd61-346aee66ba29_story.html 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 26 October 2014 Robert White Labor Unions American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Council 20DeBonis Mike Meet an at-large D.C. Council candidate: Robert White https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/wp/2014/10/23/meet-an-at-large-d-c-council-candidate-robert-white/ 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 23 October 2014 Local officials Yvette Alexander, incumbent Ward 7 Councilmember Peggy Cooper Cafritz, former president of the DC State Board of Education David Grosso, incumbent At-large Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, incumbent Ward 5 Councilmember Organizations DC Association of Realtors Greater Greater Washington Hotel Association of Washington, DC Sierra Club Publications The Washington Post General Election 2014 Council of the District of Columbia At-large election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Anita Bonds (inc.) 85,575 31.36% Independent Elissa Silverman 41,300 15.14% Independent Michael D. Brown 28,614 10.49% Independent Robert White 22,198 8.14% Independent Courtney R. Snowden 19,551 7.16% D.C. Statehood Green Party Eugene Puryear 12,525 4.59% Independent Graylan Scott Hagler 10,539 3.86% Independent Khalid Pitts 10,392 3.81% District of Columbia Republican Party Marc Morgan 9,947 3.65% Independent Brian Hart 8,993 3.27% Independent Calvin H. Gurley 4,553 1.67% Independent Eric J. Jones 4,405 1.61% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia Frederick Steiner 3,766 1.38% Independent Wendell Felder 2,964 1.09% 1,472 0.54% 272,869 100% Ward 1 2014 District of Columbia Ward 1 Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg presidential no 2010 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 1 2010 2018 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 1 2018 November 4, 2014 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Brianne Nadeau.jpg Brianne Nadeau 17,024 84.78% Independent 3x4.svg Ernest E. Johnson 2,021 10.06% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia 3x4.svg John Vaught LaBeaume 829 4.13% Councilmember Jim Graham Democratic Brianne Nadeau Democratic 12-year councilmember Jim Graham lost his primary to challenger Brianne Nadeau. Graham had faced multiple different corruption allegations in his previous term. Ted Loza, then Graham's chief of staff, was arrested by the FBI on bribery charges in September 2009Madden Patrick Chief of Staff For a D.C. Council Member Arrested https://wamu.org/story/09/09/25/chief_of_staff_for_a_dc_council_member_arrested/ WAMU 88.5 WAMU 1 July 2026 25 September 2009 and eventually sentenced to eight months in prison.Former D.C. Council Chief of Staff Sentenced to Eight-Month Prison Term for Accepting Illegal Gratuities and Making a False Statement https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/washingtondc/press-releases/2011/former-d.c.-council-chief-of-staff-sentenced-to-eight-month-prison-term-for-accepting-illegal-gratuities-and-making-a-false-statement FBI Washington Field Office 1 July 2026 28 June 2011 Democratic primary Candidates Jim Graham, incumbent Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau Withdrawn Bryan Weaver Beverly Wheeler Endorsements Jim Graham Labor Unions United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 Organizations Sierra Club (Democratic primary) Brianne Nadeau Individuals Beverly Wheeler, withdrawn candidateJiang Summer All You Need to Know About the 2014 DC Elections https://washingtonmonthly.com/2014/02/26/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-2014-dc-elections/ 2 July 2026 Washington Monthly 26 February 2014 Local officials David Grosso, incumbent At-large Councilmember (Independent)St. Martin Victoria 3 competitive D.C. Council races hold potential for change https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/3-competitive-dc-council-races-hold-potential-for-change/2014/04/02/d0ea0f82-ba7c-11e3-9a05-c739f29ccb08_story.html 2 July 2026 The Washington Post 2 April 2014 Tommy Wells, incumbent Ward 6 Councilmember Organizations Democracy for America Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance Greater Greater WashingtonFor DC Council in Ward 1: Brianne Nadeau https://ggwash.org/view/34029/for-dc-council-in-ward-1-brianne-nadeau Greater Greater Washington 1 July 2026 10 March 2014 Jews United for Justice Publications Washington City Paper The Washington Post 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 1 Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Brianne Nadeau 6,688 58.73% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Jim Graham (inc.) 4,642 40.77% Write-in 57 0.50% 11,387 100% Libertarian primary No candidates filed for the primary, with John Vaught LaBeaume winning the nomination through write-in votes. 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Chairperson Libertarian primary 2 100% 2 100% Independents Candidates Ernest E. Johnson General Election 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 1 election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Brianne Nadeau 17,024 84.78% Independent Ernest E. Johnson 2,021 7.26% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia John Vaught LaBeaume 829 2.19% 207 1.03% 20,081 100% Ward 3 2014 District of Columbia Ward 3 Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg presidential no 2010 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 3 2010 2018 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 3 2018 November 4, 2014 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Mary Cheh Hands Off DC Rally (cropped).jpeg Mary Cheh 20,314 86.01% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia 3x4.svg Ryan Sabot 2,940 12.45% Councilmember Mary Cheh Democratic Mary Cheh Democratic Incumbent councilmember Mary Cheh easily won re-election to a third term, facing no opposition in the Democratic primary. Democratic primary Candidates Mary Cheh, incumbent councilmember Endorsements Mary Cheh Organizations Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance Greater Greater Washington Jews United for Justice Sierra Club Publications Washington City Paper 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 3 Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Mary Cheh (inc.) 11,484 95.80% Write-in 503 4.20% 11,987 100% Libertarian primary Candidates Ryan Sabot 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 3 Libertarian primary Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia Ryan Sabot 2 100% 2 100% General Election 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 3 election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Mary Cheh (inc.) 20,314 86.01% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia Ryan Sabot 2,940 12.45% 365 1.55% 23,619 100% Ward 5 2014 District of Columbia Ward 5 Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg presidential no 2012 Council of the District of Columbia special election 2012 (sp.) 2018 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 5 2018 November 4, 2014 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee File:Kenyan McDuffie, Hands Off DC Rally (32765858741) (cropped).jpg Kenyan McDuffie 19,290 91.96% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia 3x4.svg Preston Cornish 1,488 7.09% Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie Democratic Kenyan McDuffie Democratic Incumbent councilmember Kenyan McDuffie easily won re-election to his first full term following his victory in the 2012 special election, facing little opposition in both the Democratic primary and the general election Democratic primary Candidates Kathy Henderson, activist and ANC member from Carver Langston Kenyan McDuffie, incumbent Ward 5 Councilmember Carolyn C. Steptoe, ANC member from Brookland Withdrawn Jacqueline Manning Endorsements Kenyan McDuffie Labor unions United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 Organizations Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance Greater Greater Washington Jews United for Justice Sierra Club Publications Washington City Paper The Washington PostEditorial Board The Post’s choices in the Democratic primary for D.C. Council https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-posts-choices-in-the-democratic-primary-for-dc-council/2014/03/14/2eab26d6-aa58-11e3-b61e-8051b8b52d06_story.html 1 July 2026 The Washington Post 14 March 2014 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 5 Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Kenyan McDuffie (inc.) 9,532 78.36% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Kathy Henderson 1,822 14.98% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Carolyn C. Steptoe 755 6.21% Write-in 56 4.20% 12,165 100% Libertarian primary No candidates filed for the primary, with Preston Cornish winning the nomination through write-in votes. 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 5 Libertarian primary 1 100% 1 100% General Election 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 5 election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Kenyan McDuffie (inc.) 19,290 91.96% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia Preston Cornish 1,488 7.09% 199 0.95% 20,977 100% Ward 6 2014 District of Columbia Ward 6 Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg presidential no 2010 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 6 2010 2018 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 6 2018 November 4, 2014 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee File:CharlesAllen2014.jpg Charles Allen 23,668 87.56% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia 3x4.svg Pranav Badhwar 3,127 11.57% Councilmember Tommy Wells Democratic Charles Allen Democratic Incumbent councilmember Tommy Wells declined to run for a third term in order to run in the 2014 mayoral election.Freed Benjamin Tommy Wells Launches 2014 Mayoral Campaign https://dcist.com/story/13/05/18/tommy-wells-launches-2014-mayoral-c/ 1 July 2026 DCist 18 May 2013 Charles Allen ran and won a close Democratic primary election on the way to blowing out Libertarian candidate Pranav Badhwar in the general election. Democratic primary Allen was the chief of staff of Ward 6 Council Member Tommy Wells.DeBonis Mike October 11, 2013 Evans comes on strong in D.C. mayoral race fundraising, but Bowser retains cash edge The Washington Post 1441755226 After Wells decided not to run for reelection in order to run for mayor, Allen resigned from his position and announced his candidacy to succeed Wells seat in the Council representing Ward 6. Darrel Thompson, a former deputy chief of staff of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, was the only other democratic entrant.Beyers Dan October 28, 2013 Darrel Thompson, former aide to Harry Reid, joins Collins Johnson The Washington Post 1446801724 This was only the second time since the formation of the Council that the Ward 6 Democratic primary did not have an incumbent during a normal election cycle, the only other time being the election of Allen's former boss Wells in 2006. Candidates Charles Allen, chief of staff to incumbent councilmember Tommy WellsJanezich Larry Charles Allen Launches Bid for Ward Six Council Seat from Hill East https://capitolhillcorner.org/2013/10/15/charles-allen-launches-bid-for-ward-six-council-seat-from-hill-east/ 1 July 2026 Capitol Hill Corner 15 October 2013 Darrel Thompson, former deputy chief of staff to Senator Harry ReidJanezich Larry Ward 6 Candidate Darrel Thompson Stumps for Ward 6 Council Seat https://capitolhillcorner.org/2013/10/28/%EF%BB%BFward-6-candidate-darrel-thompson-stumps-for-ward-6-council-seat/ 2 July 2026 Capitol Hill Corner 28 October 2013 Endorsements Charles Allen Labor unions * Metropolitan Police Department UnionHess Hannah Darrel Thompson Plays Dick Gephardt as Trump Card in Ward 6 Race https://rollcall.com/2014/03/31/darrel-thompson-plays-dick-gephardt-as-trump-card-in-ward-6-race-2/ 2 July 2026 Roll Call 31 March 2014 Service Employees International Union locals 32BJ, 500, 722, 1199SEIU Maryland/DC State Council Endorses Dc City Council Members & Candidate Charles Allen https://www.seiu32bj.org/press-release/seiu-maryland-dc-state-council-endorses-dc-city-council-members-candidate-charles-allen/ SEIU 32BJ 2 July 2026 27 January 2014Endorsements http://www.charlesallenward6.com/endorsements Charles Allen for Ward 6 2 July 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20141021212119/http://www.charlesallenward6.com/endorsements 21 October 2014 dead Local officials Sharon Ambrose, former Ward 6 Councilmember (1997-2007) David Grosso, incumbent At-large Councilmember (Independent) Lisa Raymond, former member of the District of Columbia State Board of Education from Ward 6 Monica Warren-Jones, member of the District of Columbia State Board of Education from Ward 6Svitek Patrick Charles Allen, Darrel Thompson hope résumés matter in Ward 6 D.C. Council race https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/charles-allen-darrel-thompson-hope-resumes-matter-in-ward-6-dc-council-race/2014/03/21/eb88279c-aac4-11e3-adbc-888c8010c799_story.html 2 July 2026 The Washington Post 21 March 2014 Tommy Wells, incumbent Ward 6 Councilmember Organizations Democracy for America District of Columbia Association of Realtors District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance Greater Greater Washington Jews United for Justice National Organization for Women Sierra Club Publications Washington City Paper The Washington Post Darrel Thompson Federal officials Dick Gephardt, former MO-3 Representative (1977-2005), House Majority leader (1989-1995) and minority leader (1995-2003) John Lewis, GA-5 Representative (1987-2020) Harry Reid, Senator from Nevada (1987-2017) and Senate Majority Leader (2007-2015) Labor unions United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 Debates + Debates and forums for Ward 6 Democratic primary candidates Date Place Host Participantsblack #99ff99  P  Participant. black #ccffcc  I  Invitee. black #ffffdd  A  Absent. black #ff9999  N  Confirmed non-invitee. grey #ececec  O  Out of race (exploring, suspended, or not yet entered) Allen BadhwarDue to District of Columbia general elections being overwhelmingly dominated by the Democratic party, some notionally partisan forums invite candidates from other political parties to give them a chance to speak and engage with Democratic candidates. Thompson20 February 2014Janezich Larry Ward 6 Council Candidates Engage Residents in First Public Forum https://capitolhillcorner.org/2014/02/21/ward-6-council-candidates-engage-residents-in-first-public-forum/ 2 July 2026 Capitol Hill Corner 21 February 2026Capitol Hill Presbyterian ChurchEastern Market Metro Community OrganizationPPP28 February 2014Janezich Larry Ward Six Candidates – Round Two – Hill Center https://capitolhillcorner.org/2014/03/02/ward-six-candidates-round-two-hill-center/ 2 July 2026 Capitol Hill Corner 2 March 2014Hill CenterHill RagPAP4 March 2014Westminster Presbyterian ChurchHill RagPAP11 March 2014Shaw LibraryHill RagPAP25 March 2014Hess Hannah Ward 6 Candidates to Throw Down at Rock N Roll Hotel https://rollcall.com/2014/03/25/ward-6-candidates-to-throw-down-at-rock-n-roll-hotel/ 2 July 2026 Roll Call 25 March 2014Rock N Roll HotelWashington City PaperPAP 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 6 Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Charles Allen 8,851 58.16% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Darrel Thompson 6,329 41.59% Write-in 38 0.25% 15,218 100% Libertarian primary Candidates Parnav Badhwar 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 6 Libertarian primary Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia Parnav Badhwar 8 100% 8 100% Independents Shelonda TillmanCarey Maria Helena Local Politics: Ward Six Councilmember Candidates: Shelonda Tillman https://thehillishome.com/2014/01/ward-six-councilmember-candidates-shelonda-tillman/ 2 July 2026 The Hill Is Home 15 January 2014 General Election 2014 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 6 election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Charles Allen 23,668 87.56% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia Pranav Bahdwar 3,127 11.57% 237 0.88% 27,032 100% Notes References Category:2014 United States local elections Category:2014 elections in Washington, D.C. 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