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DC Latino Caucus Announces 2024 Primary Election Endorsements
The DC Latino Caucus (DCLC) today announced the candidates the organization has endorsed for the June 4, 2024, Democratic Primary election.
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.
DC Latino Caucus Anuncia Apoyo a Las Elecciones Primarias
El Caucus Latino de DC (DCLC por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy los candidatos que la organización ha respaldado para las elecciones primarias demócratas del 21 de junio de 2022.
Los candidatos demócratas con al menos el 51% de los votos de los miembros del Caucus obtuvieron respaldo
Washington, DC — 28 de marzo de 2022 — El Caucus Latino de DC (DCLC por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy los candidatos que la organización ha respaldado para las elecciones primarias demócratas del 21 de junio de 2022.
Alcalde del Distrito de Columbia: Robert White (64.9 % de los votos emitidos)
Concejal General: Dexter Williams (56.5 % de los votos emitidos)*
Concejal para la Zona 1: Brianne Nadeau (75 % de los votos emitidos)
Concejal para la Zona 6: Charles Allen (71.6% de los votos emitidos)**
Delegada a la Cámara de Representantes de EE. UU.: Eleanor Holmes Norton (52.7 % de los votos emitidos)
DCLC se negó a respaldar a los candidatos en las siguientes carreras debido a que ninguno de los candidatos obtuvo el 51% o más de los votos de los miembros:
Presidente del Consejo del Distrito de Columbia: Sin Respaldo*
Miembro del Concejo para la Zona 3: Sin Respaldo*
Miembro del Concejo para la Zona 5: Sin Respaldo*
Fiscal General del Distrito de Columbia: Sin Respaldo*
Representante de los Estados Unidos (Shadow United States Representative en inglés): Sin Respaldo*
*Indica una carrera que paso a una segunda vuelta electoral.
** Indica una carrera sin oposición.
El Proceso de Respaldo
Este año más miembro de DCLC votaron en el respaldo que en cualquier otro año en la historia de la organización. Se emitieron un total de 177 votos en dos rondas de votación.
Se requiere el respaldo del 51% o más de los votos de los miembros. Si ningún candidato en una contienda obtuvo el 51 %, se llevó a cabo una segunda vuelta entre los dos candidatos principales en la primera vuelta para ver si alguno de los candidatos obtuvo el 51 %.
DCLC invitó a los candidatos a cargos electos a enviar un cuestionario sobre temas de interés al Caucus Latino antes del 11 de febrero de 2022. Los cuestionarios completos se pusieron a disposición del público para su revisión en el sitio web https://www.dclatinocaucus.org/demprimary22questionnaires.
Luego, el Caucus organizó su Reunión de Respaldo de las Primarias Demócratas de 2022 (2022 Democratic Primary Endorsement Meeting en inglés) el miércoles 23 de marzo en Zoom y se transmitió en vivo en YouTube. El evento ofreció a los candidatos, representantes de campaña, miembros de la junta del Caucus y miembros del público la oportunidad de abogar por el respaldo. Más de 100 personas asistieron a la reunión de respaldo virtual, incluida la mayoría de los candidatos de todas las carreras. El video de los procedimientos está disponible en el sitio www.dclatinocaucus.org y en el canal de YouTube de la organización.
Los miembros del público que se unieron o renovaron su membresía en el Caucus entre el 1 de enero y el 21 de febrero de 2022 fueron elegibles para votar por sus candidatos preferidos utilizando la plataforma de votación en línea ElectionBuddy. La votación tuvo lugar inmediatamente después de la reunión de respaldo del Caucus el miércoles 23 de marzo de 2022 hasta el domingo 27 de marzo de 2022. Los resultados de las elecciones fueron certificados el domingo, 27 de marzo por un comité de seis miembros de la junta, incluido el presidente del Caucus.
“La participación sin precedentes en nuestra reunión de respaldo es indicativa de la importancia de la comunidad latina en el Distrito,” dice José “Joe” Barrios, presidente de DC Latino Caucus.
“Nuestra membresía está profundamente involucrada en estas contiendas, “continuó Barrios, “Más del cincuenta por ciento de la votación que enviamos a nuestros miembros fueron presentadas dentro dos horas después de nuestra reunión de respaldo.”
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Acerca del Caucus Latino de DC
Establecido en el 2005, el Caucus Latino de DC es la voz preeminente de la comunidad latina dentro del partido demócrata y el gobierno local. Dirigida por una junta de voluntarios, los objetivos principales de la organización son garantizar la representación política y la participación de la comunidad latina en los asuntos gubernamentales y cívicos del área metropolitana de DC. El DC Latino Caucus (en inglés) es una organización afiliada oficial del Partido Demócrata del Distrito de Columbia (Comité Estatal Democrático del Distrito de Columbia). Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web www.dclatinocaucus.org.
DC Latino Caucus Announces Primary Election Endorsements
The DC Latino Caucus (DCLC) today announced the candidates the organization has endorsed for the June 21, 2022, Democratic Primary election.
Democratic candidates with at least 51% of Caucus member votes earned endorsement
Washington, DC — March 28, 2022 — The DC Latino Caucus (DCLC) today announced the candidates the organization has endorsed for the June 21, 2022, Democratic Primary election.
Mayor of the District of Columbia: Robert White (64.9% of votes cast)
At-Large Councilmember: Dexter Williams (56.5% of votes cast)*
Ward 1 Councilmember: Brianne Nadeau (75% of votes cast)
Ward 6 Councilmember: Charles Allen (71.6% of votes cast)**
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives: Eleanor Holmes Norton (52.7% of votes cast)
DCLC declined to endorse candidates in the following races due to none of the candidates earning 51% or more of member votes:
Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia: No Endorsement*
Ward 3 Councilmember: No Endorsement*
Ward 5 Councilmember: No Endorsement*
Attorney General for the District of Columbia: No Endorsement*
Shadow United States Representative: No Endorsement*
*Indicates a race that went to a second, runoff vote.
**Indicates an uncontested race.
The Endorsement Process
More DCLC members voted in this year’s endorsement than any other in the organization’s history. A total of 177 ballots were cast across two rounds of voting.
Endorsement required 51% or more of 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 by February 11, 2022. Completed questionnaires were made available for public review at https://www.dclatinocaucus.org/demprimary22questionnaires.
The Caucus then hosted their 2022 Democratic Primary Endorsement Meeting on Wednesday, March 23, on Zoom and streamed live on YouTube. The event offered candidates, campaign representatives, Caucus board members and members of the public the opportunity to advocate for endorsement. Over 100 people attended the virtual Endorsement Meeting including the majority of candidates across all races. Video of the proceedings is available at dclatinocaucus.org and on the organization’s YouTube channel.
Members of the public that joined or renewed their Caucus membership between January 1 – February 21, 2022, were eligible to vote for their preferred candidates using the ElectionBuddy online voting platform. Voting took place immediately after the Caucus’ Endorsement Meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, through Sunday, March 27, 2022. Election results were certified on Sunday, March 27, 2022 by a committee of six board members including the Caucus President.
“The unprecedented turn out for our endorsement meeting is indicative of the importance of the Latino community in the District," says Jose “Joe” Barrios, president, DC Latino Caucus.
“Our membership is deeply invested in these races” continued Barrios, “More than fifty percent of the ballots sent to our members were submitted within two hours of our Endorsement Meeting.”
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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.