District of Columbia Ward 1 Member of the Council

4 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

How you vote in this race: ranked choice

DC uses ranked-choice voting when three or more candidates are on the ballot. You can rank up to five candidates in order of preference, including a write-in; you don't have to rank more than one. If no one has more than half of the first choices, the last-place candidate is eliminated and those ballots count for their next choice, until someone has a majority.

Source: DC Board of Elections.

What this office does

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Candidates

Jett James Jasper

Republican · Staff member at the Leadership Institute · $4,765 raised (state filings)
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Ryan Prince

Independent
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Jude Crannitch

DC Statehood Green
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Aparna Raj

Democrat · Tenant and community organizer · $378K raised (state filings)
Strongly left · AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (99% confidence)

Ranked-choice contest: voters may rank up to 5 choices (including a write-in).

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Quick answers

Who is running for District of Columbia Ward 1 Member of the Council in 2026?
Jett James Jasper (Republican), Ryan Prince (Independent), Jude Crannitch and Aparna Raj (Democrat).
What does this office do?
Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who should I vote for in the District of Columbia Ward 1 Member of the Council race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the District of Columbia ballot.