Ward 5 Member of the Council
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
This seat represents Ward 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Republican
Jeffrey Kihien-Palza is the Republican name on DCBOE's November 2026 Ward 5 Council ballot.
Records: Civil Rights 2 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for,
Statehood Green
Joyce Robinson-Paul is the Statehood Green name on DCBOE's November 2026 Ward 5 Council ballot.
Records: Government Efficiency 6 for, Public Infrastructure 6 for, Civil Rights 3 for,
Democratic · Incumbent
Zachary Parker has represented Ward 5 on the Council of the District of Columbia since 2023 and previously represented Ward 5 on the D.C. State Board of Education.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 7 for, Civil Rights 5 for, Government Efficiency 3 for,
Source: dcboe.org