Joyce Robinson-Paul
DC Statehood Green · Candidate for District of Columbia Ward 5 Member of the Council · November 3, 2026
About this race
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.
3 candidates are running for District of Columbia Ward 5 Member of the Council in the general election on Tuesday, 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.
About Joyce Robinson-Paul
Director, North Capitol CDC; project director, Shaw Comprehensive Job Training Academy. A longtime community organizer who worked with the Shaw Project Area Committee and as a procurement specialist for the Metropolitan Police Department. She has run for ANC 5E01 and shadow U.S. Representative.
Where they stand
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Quick answers
- What party is Joyce Robinson-Paul?
- Joyce Robinson-Paul is running as a DC Statehood Green.
- What does the Ward 5 Member of the Council seat 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 is Joyce Robinson-Paul running against?
- Zachary Parker and Jeffrey Kihien-Palza, for District of Columbia Ward 5 Member of the Council.
- Should I vote for Joyce Robinson-Paul?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Joyce Robinson-Paul's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.