Get to know Janeese Lewis George, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Get to know Janeese Lewis George, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Here are the answers from the incumbent, Janeese Lewis George.

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Get to know Lisa Gore, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Get to know Lisa Gore, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Two responded. Here are the answers from Lisa Gore.

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Get to know Paul Johnson, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Get to know Paul Johnson, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Paul Johnson did not submit a response to the Petworth News questionnaire. Mr. Johnson was on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C. Undoubtedly, his term on the ANC was contentious. He lost his bid for reelection on the ANC. You can learn more about him on his campaign website, or via the articles included here.

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Guide on the candidates up for vote on Dec 4th for State Board of Education

Guide on the candidates up for vote on Dec 4th for State Board of Education

In Ward 4, there are four candidates running in the special election on December 4th for the School Board of Education. Here are short overviews of each candidate that looks at their priorities, and offers links to more information on each candidate.

Voter turnout will probably be very low, so try to take some time to go vote on December 4th. Polls are open from 7am until 8pm at your normal polling location/precinct.

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A recount in the close election for ANC 4C08

A recount in the close election for ANC 4C08

Elections for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner are generally boring. Usually there’s only one person running for a single member district seat, and if there’s two, well, there’s usually little fireworks. In ANC 4C, things got a bit heated in SMD 4C08 when incumbent Timothy Jones got a last minute challenge by Leah Anderson. With a close margin between the two candidates, DCBOE says they’re willing to do a recount.

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DCBOE announces winners in ANC 4C08 and 4C04 races

DCBOE announces winners in ANC 4C08 and 4C04 races

The DC Board of Elections has certified the November 6, 2018 general election, including the local ANC races of ANC 4C.

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