Washington, D.C. Ward 1 Member of the Council · Nov 3, 2026
Aparna Raj
Candidate for Ward 1 Member of the Council
Aparna Raj is running for Washington, D.C. Ward 1 Member of the Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jett James Jasper, Ryan Prince and Jude Crannitch.
Mail ballot drop boxes open (tentative) · Fri, Oct 9, 2026
In 4 daysWard 1 Democratic nominee and Vanderbilt University graduate.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
- Campaign website
- aparnafordc.com
Where Aparna Raj stands: positions on the record
Tipped wage1 sourced position
Says she will fight to restore Initiative 82 and supports a $25 minimum wage.
“Aparna will also fight to restore Initiative 82”
Own statementAparna Raj campaign
Housing1 sourced position
Says she will fight to restore the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act as a universal right.
“Aparna will fight to restore the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act to be a universal right.”
Own statementAparna Raj campaign
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Says she will introduce legislation to strengthen the Sanctuary Values Act by closing loopholes that let local agencies assist immigration enforcement.
Own statementACLU of D.C.
Child care1 sourced position
Says she is running to make child care free in D.C.
“Aparna is running to make childcare free in DC.”
Own statementAparna Raj campaign
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Ward 1 Member of the Council in 2026 as a Democratic candidate (won the June 16 primary).
Own statementDC Board of Elections
Also running for Ward 1 Member of the Council
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