Charles Allen
Democrat · Candidate for District of Columbia Ward 6 Member of the Council · Incumbent · 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.
2 candidates are running for District of Columbia Ward 6 Member of the Council in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.
About Charles Allen
Ward 6 DC Councilmember. Ward 6 Councilmember since January 2015. He was previously chief of staff to Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells and director of public policy for the DC Primary Care Association; he holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Where they stand
No published score or enough public policy information yet to place Charles Allen on the spectrum.
Funding
$269K raised, $226K of it in public matching funds, $100 self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marina Tackitt | $100 |
| Jane Lang | $100 |
| Heidi McComb | $100 |
| Gail Stettler | $100 |
| Edward Ryder | $100 |
| Ava Millstone | $100 |
| Jennifer Hoff | $85 |
| Thelma Jones | $75 |
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Quick answers
- What party is Charles Allen?
- Charles Allen is running as a Democrat.
- Is Charles Allen the incumbent?
- Yes. Charles Allen currently holds this office.
- What does the Ward 6 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 Charles Allen running against?
- Jorge Rice, for District of Columbia Ward 6 Member of the Council.
- How much money has Charles Allen raised?
- $269K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Charles Allen?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Charles Allen's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.