A diverse group of women representing all wards of the city DC Women in Politics, brings together a diverse group of women representing all wards of the city.
Members include women who are interested in running for elected office, as well as those who are dedicated to promoting the election of women to public offices. The coalition's objectives are to:
• Enhance the skills and sharpen the techniques of women who are interested in running for public office.
• Galvanize the collective support of women throughout the District to increase the number of wom
04/20/2026
🗳️ April is a great time to get election-ready! Build your voting confidence at the DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhall—learn how RCV works & ask your questions.
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03/17/2026
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This very special photo features all the women who served on the DC Council since Home Rule began 50 years earlier. We also honor those lost: S. Ambrose, W. Hardy, H. Mason, W. Rolark, P. Shackleton, & N. Winter.
For the past 14 years, DC Women in Politics (DCWIP) has provided DC voters an opportunity to hear directly from women candidates and express their views about which candidate they believe would best represent the interests of women in public office. During each election cycle, DCWIP hosts candidate debates and forums across all wards of the city.
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Please watch Debate #2 here at 1:15
Thank you for watching the 2026 Candidate Debate with us. Please stay tuned for our next filming.
02/28/2026
Please put these two dates on your calendar: March 7, and March 14. Plan to participate in the upcoming nonpartisan DC Women in Politics (DCWIP) Candidate Debates and Preference Poll only for women candidates, to support women winners.
Due to the fantastic number of women running for office in DC this year, we will hold two Debates: March 7, 2026, and March 14, 2026. Candidates competing for nearly every public office in the June 16th Primary and Special At-Large Election will be coming together to address women and family issues.
The Debate on Saturday March 7, 2026, 1:00pm - 4:00 pm will include women candidates for:
Council of the District of Columbia Chairman, Ward 1, Ward 5, Ward 6, and
Mayor of the District of Columbia.
The Debate on Saturday March 14, 2026, 1:00pm - 4:45pm will include women candidates for:
Delegate to the House of Representatives, and Council of the District of Columbia At-Large (Primary), At Large (Special Election).
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DC Women in Politics DC Women in Politics is a diverse group of women including those interested in running for elected office, as well as those who are dedicated to promoting the election of women to public offices.