Ward 1 Member of the Council
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
This seat represents Ward 1, 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:
Democratic
Aparna Raj is the Democratic name on DCBOE's November 2026 Ward 1 Council ballot; her biography describes nonprofit communications and community-organizing work.
Republican
Jett James Jasper is the Republican name on DCBOE's November 2026 Ward 1 Council ballot; his campaign site describes him as an Adams Morgan resident and nonprofit executive.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Statehood Green
Jude Crannitch is the Statehood Green name on DCBOE's November 2026 Ward 1 Council ballot.
Independent
Ryan Prince is the independent name on DCBOE's November 2026 Ward 1 Council ballot.
Source: dcboe.org