DC Latino Caucus Announces 2024 Primary Election Endorsements

Democratic candidates with at least 51% of Caucus member votes earned endorsement

Washington, DC — March 11, 2024 — The DC Latino Caucus (DCLC) today announced the candidates the organization has endorsed for the June 4, 2024, Democratic Primary election.

• At-Large Councilmember: Robert White (75.47% of votes cast)

• Ward 4 Councilmember: Janeese Lewis George (66.67% of votes cast)

• Ward 8 Councilmember: Salim Adofo (56.82% of votes cast)

• Shadow Senator: Franklin Garcia (53.06% of votes cast)

• Shadow Representative: Oye Owolewa (90.91% of votes cast)

• Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives: Eleanor Holmes Norton (58.82% of votes cast)

DCLC declined to endorse candidates in the following race due to none of the candidates earning 51% or more of member votes:

• Ward 7 Councilmember: No Endorsement*

*Indicates a race that went to a second, runoff vote.

The Endorsement Process

Endorsement required 51% or more of Caucus member votes. If no candidate in a race earned 51%, a second runoff election was held between the top two candidates in the first round to see whether either candidate earned 51%.

Candidates for elected office were invited to submit a DC Latino Caucus issues questionnaire. The Caucus then hosted their 2024 Candidate Forum on Wednesday, March 6, at the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Sonia Gutierrez Campus. Video of the proceedings is available on the organization’s YouTube channel.

Members of the public that joined or renewed their Caucus membership between January 1 – February 6, 2024, were eligible to vote for their preferred candidates using the ElectionBuddy online voting platform. Voting took place from March 7 - 9, 2024. Election results were certified on Sunday, March 10, 2024, by a committee of board members including the Caucus President and a representative of DC Democratic State Committee.

Full results of the votes are posted here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FfZfa1nQL8169csKrz-Nc78q5Js8oOxO/edit#gid=198214155

We want to thank all of the candidates who participated in our endorsement process and candidate forum. We are grateful for your public service.

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ABOUT THE DC LATINO CAUCUS

Established in 2005, the DC Latino Caucus is the preeminent voice for the Latino community within the Democratic party and local government. Run by an all-volunteer board, the organization’s primary objectives are to ensure the political representation and participation of the Latino community in the government and civic affairs of the DC metropolitan area. The DC Latino Caucus is an official affiliate organization of the District of Columbia Democratic Party (District of Columbia Democratic State Committee). For more information visit www.dclatinocaucus.org.

About last night…. Thank you for your support!

To the Members, Friends & Partners of the DC Latino Caucus:

Joe Barrios

I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for supporting last night's Meet the Board Happy Hour at El Tamarindo. Thanks to more than 60 contributors (including 22 NEW members), the DC Latino Caucus was able to raise just over $2,000. After more than a year and a half of no in-person events, the board and I cannot convey just how grateful we are to you for supporting DC's Latino community.

The funds raised last night will be used to continue our efforts promoting the passage of Ranked Choice Voting in the District of Columbia; fighting for increased Spanish language access across city agencies; educating the community as to their rights; and encouraging voter registration and participation.

It is well known that the Latino community has a large presence in Ward 1 and Ward 4, but they also call the remaining six wards home in ever-growing numbers. A special thanks to DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, Councilmembers Brianne Nadeau and Elissa Silverman and the staff from Councilmembers Bonds, Lewis George and Pinto in attendance; the ANC Commissioners from across the city; the DC Democratic Party Leadership led by our Chair Charles Wilson; and the representatives of our ward and affiliate organizations for their presence.

(L to R) Guest Juan Torres, DCLC Board Members Ruth Pagani and Claudia Barahona, immediate past president Gabriela Mossi and DCLC Treasurer Aminta Daves at the DC Latino Caucus Meet the Board Happy Hour on July 28, 2021.

The work of the DC Latino Caucus is city-wide. With your help we will be able to get it done. We cannot wait to begin working alongside all of you.

Mil gracias,

José "Joe" Barrios
President
DC Latino Caucus

P.S. We are in the middle of planning our September membership meeting, and Hispanic Heritage Month activities. Stay tuned for more information over the coming weeks!