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.

DC Latino Caucus Announces Board & Executive Officer Election Results

New Board Members Selected During May 16, 2023, Annual Meeting

 Washington, DC — May 22, 2023 — The DC Latino Caucus (DCLC) today announced the results of their board and executive officer election, which took place Tuesday, May 16, during the organization’s annual meeting held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

Every two years half of the DCLC board is up for election. The following individuals won (re)election for the 2023-2025 term:

• Jose Barrios*

• Jaqueline Castañeda*

• Patricia Eguino*(1)

• Franklin Garcia*

• David Glickman-Restrepo

• Dieter Lehmann Morales(1)

• Juan Ulloa*

• Margie Yeager

They join board members currently serving the 2022-2024 term:

• Claudia Barahona

• Aminta Daves

• Vanessa Lopez(1)

• Luz Martinez

• Anthony Musa

• Ruth Pagani

• Oscar Ruiz

*Indicates returning for a consecutive term.

(1) Indicates that individual joined the DCLC board under a special provision in Section 3.3 of the organization’s by-laws, which states that any Latino/a Democrat elected to public office in the District of Columbia who wishes to be a member of the organization can serve on the DCLC board during their term in office. Once their term in office concludes, if they are not reelected, the individual can choose to run for board membership as a member of the public.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS NAMED

At the same meeting the newly constituted DCLC board elected their executive officers:

• President: Jose Barrios

• Vice President: Jaqueline Castañeda

• Treasurer: Aminta Daves

• Secretary: Anthony Musa

• Communications Officer: Juan Ulloa

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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 Announces 2022 Board Election Results

Six seats on the DC Latino Caucus Board were filled by election for a two-year term

Washington, DC — May 17, 2022 — The DC Latino Caucus (DCLC) today announced the results of its 2022 Board of Directors election. Six seats were open for election to a two-year term. The winners are:

• Claudia Barahona

• Aminta Daves

• Luz Martinez

• Anthony Musa

• Ruth Pagani

• Oscar Ruiz

They join current Board members Jose Barrios, Jaqueline Castaneda, Patricia Eguino, Franklin Garcia, Pamela Gomez, John Rodriguez, Juan Ulloa, and Margie Yeager.

• Ms. Barahona serves as Vice President of the DCLC

• Ms. Daves serves as Treasurer of the DCLC

• Ms. Martinez serves as the DC Latino Caucus Committeewoman on the Democratic State Committee

• Mr. Musa serves as Chair of the DCLC advocacy committee and also serves on the Board of the Capital Pride Alliance.

• Ms. Pagani serves on the DCLC advocacy committee and also serves as Treasurer in the executive leadership of the DC Democratic Party.

• Mr. Ruiz is an attorney and development professional with experience in nonprofit organizations, international organizations, and the Federal government.

We congratulate the winners.

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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.