Oye Owolewa

Wins Democratic at-large (Bonds seat) primary via RCV — led first round at 33.77% among 10 candidates

Owolewa led the 10-candidate field with 33.77% in the first round of June 16 ranked-choice voting and advanced through elimination rounds in DCBOE's preliminary June 21 tabulation. Full certification due July 15.

• 2026-06-21DCBOE
• 2026-06-16WTOP

Statehood now; oppose congressional overrides, protect voter-approved initiatives, and decouple District policy from harmful federal actions. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]

Remove police from DCPS schools, fund violence interruption and civilian mental-health crisis response, increase MPD oversight and transparency. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]

Preservation first: restore TOPA protections, fully fund Emergency Rental Assistance, and cap rent-stabilized increases at the Consumer Price Index. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]

Raise capital-gains taxes, enact a millionaires tax above $500,000, strengthen the mansion tax, and add accountability to TIF subsidies. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]

Back the DMV Moves regional Metro funding plan, reduce and eliminate fares, and move traffic and fare enforcement out of MPD. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]

Make UDC tuition-free, expand afterschool and summer programs, and increase investment in historically underfunded schools. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]