2020 DC Education Champions:

A Guide for DC Residents

Explore Candidates Views On Education 


This election, your vote will decide who represents our students, families, and communities in the following contests: 
  • United States President and Vice President
  • Delegate to the United States House of Representatives
  • At-large Member of the Council of the District of Columbia (Two seats) 
  • Ward Member of the Council of the District of Columbia (Wards 2, 4, 7 & 8) 
  • At-large Member of the State Board of Education
  • Ward Member of the State Board of Education (Wards 2, 4, 7 & 8)

Important Dates

October 13 
The last day to register to vote.
October 27
Early voting begins.
November 3 
The last day to vote in-person.
Same-day registration available.
We envision public education in DC that prepares all students for success in school, life, and career.

We are DC residents
We are parents of children in DC’s public schools
We are Democrats for Education Reform


Democrats for Education Reform DC recruits, educates, and helps elect Democratic and progressive candidates who are committed to creating a public education system in Washington, D.C., that justly and equitably serves all students. We are committed to being student-centered, anti-racist, honorable, and collaborative. 

This guide includes information obtained through candidates’ answers to our questionnaires, the candidates’ own campaign websites, and/or other publicly available sources.

Read more for our questionnaire and full candidate responses.

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