I just called @aparnafordc.bsky.social to congratulate her & to make plans to put our heads together on pressing priorities for our ward! We both know that DC gov needs to show up better for Ward 1. I’m so proud to have championed our neighbors in this race & to finally see RCV in action! 🩵

Making a last minute decision on how to rank your vote? Rank me #1 to take good ideas off the page and make them real.

Election Day is TODAY! Ward 1, get out and vote for a candidate with a progressive vision for DC — and the record to back it up. Rank me #1!

Ward 1 CM: You've got some great options! I'm not a Ward 1 resident, but I can say @miguelward1.bsky.social has been a joy to work with both as an ANC, and as an active transportation advocate, so please rank him (#1, why not?).

@miguelward1.bsky.social would be the first Latino council member in DC history. Think about that. Almost 15% of our population is Latine and they are underrepresented with not ONE council member that can speak Spanish or understand their experiences. Our immigrant neighbors deserve representation.

ANC game recognizes ANC game! Eighteen Ward 1 ANC Commissioners have endorsed Miguel for DC Council - join them in ranking Miguel #1 by June 16th!

Still deciding how to vote? I get it. You have a lot of great choices here in Ward 1 — and this year, you get to rank them! Here’s why I hope to earn your #1 vote! Head to my website for more information: miguelward1.com/voting-info

Early voting has officially begun! Join Abigail in ranking me #1 by June 16th — see you at the polls! Head to my website for more information: miguelward1.com/voting-info

If any of these resonate with you, we KNOW you’ll enjoy canvassing. Sign up at miguelward1.com/events to join us this weekend!

🌈 I’m proud to be endorsed by the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social! For more than 30 years, the Victory Fund has worked to elect LGBTQ+ leaders across the country, and I’m honored to have their support.

Happy happy birthday to @rashidaforward1.bsky.social! It’s been a fantastic, wild ride being your #RCVBud. Wishing you the best this year has to offer! Ward 1 — remember to rank us #1 and #2 on your ballot by June 16th!

I’m disheartened by the open letter that criticizes my fellow candidate, Aparna Raj. It is extremely important to me that all candidates be treated with civility and respect. We worked so hard to pass ranked-choice voting because it incentivizes (1/2)

A stark reminder of the real consequences of federal overreach in DC. I've stood against it since day one. Our leaders' continued silence is unacceptable. I'm engaging with ANCs & law enforcement to understand what happened. I will continue to demand transparency & accountability

Alex Koma@alexkoma.bsky.social · 3mo ago

There's video circulating on Insta of a tense scene in Mt. Pleasant last night: More than a dozen federal agents were in Lamont Plaza arresting a man for an open container violation. A woman holding a bat began heckling them, prompting US Marshals to draw their guns on her.

Thank you to Adam, Bradley, and David for hosting a fabulous meet-and-greet for me and @rashidaforward1.bsky.social! I loved speaking with voters about what matters most to them and how they envision the future of Ward 1. These conversations are exactly why I'm running.

It's so encouraging to hear from people who care deeply about the future of Ward 1. I am proud to be running a campaign that prioritizes affordable homes, vibrant neighborhoods, and constituent services.

As Councilmember, I will take on the rats. We all know rats are a big issue in Ward 1. I hear about it every day from my constituents.

🗳️ Nearly 3 weeks until the DC Dem primary! Knocking doors for @miguelward1.bsky.social rain or shine ☔️ As a friend, campaign chair, housing advisor, and fellow ANC Commissioner, I’m asking voters to rank Miguel #1 in the June primary!

Come canvass with us this Memorial Day weekend! We’ll be out all weekend talking to Ward 1 neighbors about what they’re looking for in their next Councilmember and why they should rank me #1 by June 16th. Sign up to volunteer: docs.google.com/forms/d/1zso...

Cardozo students have been sent home for the second day in a row due to a lack of air conditioning.

I’m honored to have the endorsement of DC’s shadow senator, and my friend, Ankit Jain!

More choice is better, whether it's your next cup of coffee or your next Councilmember. Thanks to ranked-choice voting, we now get to rank our preferred candidates for office here in DC! Make sure to rank me #1 and @rashidaforward1.bsky.social #2 on your ballot by June 16th. Happy voting!

Truly the kindest, charming-est birthday message to receive. Thank you for being a friend! And for the sage words. Next round is on me.

Rashida Brown@rashidaforward1.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Happy Birthday to my #2 from your #2! Happy 40th @miguelward1.bsky.social Remember to rank us #1 and #2 on your ballot by June 16! #RCVBudsForever Remember Miguel: “Your 20s are for having fun, your 30s are to learn the lessons, your 40s are to pay for the drinks.” — Carrie Bradshaw

Trevi Fountain has nothing on Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park!! ⛲️ Scenes from a glorious day in the park:

I am honored to receive a 10/10 score from the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA). GLAA has a long and important history of fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in DC, and I would be thrilled to partner with them to advocate for our community on the DC Council. Get involved: miguelward1.com

Thank you for your support, @stonewalldems51.bsky.social! I am thrilled to have received the largest number of votes in the Ward 1 endorsement process. I was also honored to join CSD earlier this year as they celebrated 50 years of indispensable advocacy for our community in DC.

The Miguel Momentum is rolling into May with $4,350 from DC donors between 4/10-5/10, his highest total since the first reporting period Rashida: $2,350 Aparna: $1,335 (she's maxed out matching funds) Terry: $175 Jackie still hasn't filed her report

www.advocate.com/politics/ele... “.. In this system now, we can combine electoral power and augment each other and build coalitions to win.” @miguelfordc.bsky.social for Ward One!!! I support his commitment to relationships-based leadership and holistic understanding of systems. You should too.

This gay D.C. Council candidate wants Washington to live up to its progressive image

Miguel Trindade Deramo is running on a message of institutional trust, community safety, and the belief that values mean little without implementation.

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Together, we can take good ideas off the page and build real progress for DC. Let’s make it happen — rank me #1 by June 16th for more affordable housing, safer streets, and vibrant neighborhoods.   Learn more: miguelward1.com

This is the first big ad I’ve seen from the D.C. Board of Elections ahead of the coming June 16 primary. Clear and to the point, plenty of information without being overwhelming. Extra points for patriotic color scheme, slight demerit for no incorporation of D.C. flag.

With mail-in ballots on the way to all 45,000+ Ward 1 Dem voters, I’m encouraging folks to rank @miguelward1.bsky.social #1 in the Ward 1 CM Democratic primary! I’ve been impressed with Miguel’s track record as an ANC commissioner and he deserves your support: miguelward1.com

Miguel for Ward 1@miguelward1.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I’m turning (gasp) 40! Can you help me celebrate my birthday tomorrow by donating today? Tonight is a big fundraising deadline for our campaign — it’s our last chance to have donations matched 5 times by the city before Election Day. That means every dollar really counts!