All Eyes on DC (or they should be)
Election Day is every Tuesday: June 15-21, 2026
For the first time in 35 years, DC is getting a new delegate in Congress. I know, wild.
And Mayor Muriel Bowser is not seaking a fourth term, so DC has some pretty important elections in this week’s primary.
In addition…
The entire state of Alabama has a runoff, and then there are some local races as well, same goes for Georgia, Oklahoma has their midterm primary, and finally, in California, Swalwell’s seat is getting filled, or it will if one candidate gets over 50% of the vote.
There might be only two Midterm primaries, but this is a jam packed election week.
I also want to note that I have finally followed through on my promise from previous weeks. If you are a member of my voting group, I am targeting your races. That means, I’m spending more time finding more info, writing down priorities and endorsements etc.
If you see a race with only candidates and a link to their campaign website, that means I don’t have any voters signed up in that district. So if you want me and my team to cover your election, please sign up to my voter group.
These guides are not easy, so this is the best way to make it less stressful for me and my team.
Anyway, without further do, the guide
Early voting has started in:
CT 6/23 — Midterm Primary (MP) — Early In Person (EIP) 6/17-621
CO 6/30 — MP — Ballots have been mailed! Return your ballot by 6/30
LA 6/27 — Congressional Primary/Municipal general — EIP-6/20
MD 6/23 — MP — EIP-6/17
NY 6/23 — MP — EIP-6/21
SC 6/23 — MP Runoffs — EIP 6/17-18
UT 6/23 — MP — EIP 6/15-6/19 — dates and locations may vary
VA 8/5 — MP — EIP 6/18-8/1
Tue June 16
Alabama
Primary Runoff
Senate
Dakarai Larriet — Son of a US Army Vet, Manager at L’Oreal — priorities: affordable healthcare, rural hospitals, reestablishing the Department of Education, against The Choose Act, community-based policing, against the Back The Blue Act, supporting unions, common sense gun reform, LGBTQ+ equal rights — endorsements
Everett Wess — Civil rights advocate, attorney — priorities: affordable healthcare, strong public schools, fair courts, “clean government”
AL-05
Candice Dollar Duvieilh — former public school teacher, wife of disabled vet, government accountability expert — Priorities: Social Security, VA benefits, quality healthcare, strong schools, and economic opportunity
Andrew Sneed — Businessman — policies: expand medicaid, rural hospitals, end mass detention centers, reform ICE, restore asylum, affordable housing, support unions, against Choose Act, Climate crisis, Clean air and water, congressional term limits, overturn Citizen’s United, hold SCOTUS accountable, no congressional stock trading
State Senate District 2
Alex House
Rudolph Valentino Drake
State House
Winner of the runoff will be uncontested in the general
HD -52
GiGi Hayes
LaTanya Millhouse
HD-82
Sidney “Doc” Brown
Pebblin Warren — Incumbent
California
CA-14
If a candidate gets over 50% there will be no general election.
Melissa Hernandez — DEM — Dublin Mayor, BART director, Healthcare services director — Priorities: Cost of living, eliminating Trump’s tariffs, affordable housing, support small businesses, childcare, Supports expanding Child Tax Credit, Affordable healthcare, reforming immigration system, Climate crisis, community violence intervention programs — endorsements: Reps Brad Schnieder,
Rakhi Israni Singh — DEM — Educator/Nonprofit Attorney — Priorities: Lowering costs, fighting Trump’s tariffs, Term limits, ban congressional stock trading, affordable housing, support DREAMERS, hire more immigration judges, Fund community violence intervention programs, support local law enforcement — Endorsements: Raja Krishnamoorthi
Aisha Wahab — DEM — State Senator, Assistant Majority Leader — Priorities: corporate greed, price gouging, affordable healthcare, social security, affordable housing, homelessness, protect broadband, ban congressional stock trading, voting rights, civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights, Climate crisis — Endorsements: AG Rob Bonta, Pramila Jayapal, Lateefah Simon, Robert Garcia, Maxwell Frost, Indivisible East Bay, SF Chronicle
Sheriene Ridenour — DEM — Judge — Priorities: Affordability, government accountability
Alisha Cordes — DEM — business administrator
Jot Thiara — DEM — Spanish Professor/Businessman
Wendy Huang — REPUBLICAN — Real Estate Investor
Dena Maldonado — REPUBLICAN — Florist/Business Owner
Tom Wong — REPUBLICAN — CEO
Jack Wu — REPUBLICAN — Educator
Victor Zevallos — No Party Preference — Financial Business Strategist
District of Columbia
Midterm Primary (Rank Choice)
Voter Registration Deadline: End of day, Election Day
Queer DC Voter Guide
AG
Brian Schwalb — Incumbent
J.P. Szymkowicz
Congress
Brooke Pinto — Ward 2 Councilmember
Robert White — At-Large Councilmember
Trent Holbrook — Former aide to Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Greg Jaczko — Former chair, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Kinney Zalesne — Former deputy national finance chair, Democratic National Committee; former counsel to U.S. attorney general
Mayor
Gary Goodweather
Ernest Johnson
Janeese Lewis George
Kenyan McDuffie
Vincent Orange
Rini Sampath
Hope Solomon
City Council
At Large – candidate interviews
Doni Crawford
Jacque Patterson
Elissa Silverman
Georgia
Voter Registration Deadline: The 5th Monday pior to Election Day
Democratic Primary Runoff
Lieutenant Governor
Josh McLaurin Priorities: end corporate tax breaks, protect right for workers to organize, passing laws that prohibit discrimination, ensure minority voting power is protected, expand Medicaid and expand coverage, overturn 6-week abortion ban, make housing affordable and accessible
Nabilah Parkes Priorities: raising minimum wage, guaranteeing paid sick leave, legislation to protect healthcare ratepayers, fully expand Medicaid, repeal abortion ban, protect right to birth control, protect voting rights including mail in voting, civil right legislation to protect Georgians from discrimination
Insurance Commissioner
Keisha Waites Priorities: rate free initiative, end zip code and credit score discrimination, dedicated task force to protect seniors and vulnerable families from predatory insurance scams
DeAndre Mathis Priorities: end red-lining insurance, ban use of credit scores, hold insurance companies accountable, stop insurance scams, modernize the inspection process to protect schools and hospitals
Labor Commissioner
Nikki Porcher Priorities: accessible and affordable child care, supporting entrepreneurship and workforce growth, fair wages, increase outreach to vulnerable, underserved and overlooked workers, support safer workplace practices, protect workers from exploitation and abuse
Michelle Sanchez Priorities: protect workers from wage theft, be an advocate for workers, ensure they understand rights and protections, establish a workplace safety program, ensure employers have the guidance to understand and maintain safe and fair workplaces, ensure faster processing and payment of unemployment benefits, connect Georgia workforce to clean energy jobs and industries to meet growing demand, reduce childcare costs, build multi-lingual access to services, end exploited labor
DeKalb County
Commissioner
District 3
Nicole Massiah Incumbent Priorities: strengthening neighborhoods through economic development, infrastructure improvements, public safety, and community partnerships; emphasizes a data-driven, community-based approach focused on expanding opportunities, improving quality of life, advocating for resources, and ensuring responsive, transparent government
Keyanna Moore Priorities: responsive and transparent government, equitable economic development in South DeKalb, expanded housing options, improved transportation and infrastructure, environmental protection, fair water billing, and access to healthy food and quality parks; advocates for community-driven growth, revitalizing blighted properties, supporting small businesses, and opposing data centers in favor of investments that enhance residents’ quality of life and strengthen neighborhoods.
School Board
District 4
Tracy Brisson Priorities: putting students first through transparent governance, stronger fiscal accountability, efficient spending, and hiring stable leadership; advocates for increasing support for teachers, improving middle school outcomes, expanding services for students with special needs, protecting student well-being and safety, and ensuring school planning decisions are guided by educational needs rather than politics or construction interests
Sonja Szubski Priorities: putting students and teachers first through greater transparency, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility; advocates for clear communication, stronger partnerships among schools and local governments, careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and streamlining central administration to direct more resources and support to classrooms and educators.
Fulton County
Commissioner
Chair
Robb Pitts Incumbent Priorities: maintaining low property taxes, protecting voting rights, improving government efficiency and infrastructure, reducing court backlogs, and promoting economic development, particularly in South Fulton; emphasizes support for minority-owned businesses and banks, environmental sustainability, expanded transit options, quality animal services, and continued investment in libraries, hospitals, and other essential public services to enhance residents’ quality of life
Mo Ivory Priorities: greater budget transparency and accountability, improving jail conditions and court operations, expanding access to healthcare and hospitals, and ensuring free and fair elections; emphasizes practical, results-driven leadership aimed at improving public safety, protecting constitutional rights, and delivering reliable county services for residents
Oklahoma
Voter Registration Deadline: 25 days before Election Day
Statewide Primary
Oklahoma Voter Guide from LWV
Question 382 - Raising the Minimum wage
State House
District 92 – uncompleted term
Sam Grimaldo DEMOCRAT Priorities: improving roads and infrastructure through responsible long-term investments and strengthening public safety by supporting law enforcement and emergency responders; emphasizes practical management, safer transportation, and ensuring first responders have the resources needed to protect residents and maintain secure communities
Vicki Werneke DEMOCRAT Priorities: addressing Oklahoma’s challenges in education, healthcare access, and economic stability; emphasizes ethical, community-centered leadership, improving opportunities for families, and bringing greater accountability and cooperation to state government to help Oklahoma reach its full potential
I hope this guide was helpful and I hope to see you in my voting group! Make sure I cover your election!
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Cause remember, your vote is your voice and that voice is your superpower, but only when you use it!