Washington, D.C., DCVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Washington, D.C. Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Rhonda Hamilton

Candidate for Mayor

19 candidates · 7 seats6 sourced positions

Rhonda Hamilton is running for mayor of Washington, D.C. in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Janeese Lewis George and Robert L. Gross.

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Founder and executive director of M.I. Mother's Keeper, a D.C. mental health advocacy nonprofit, and owner of Waterfront Insurance Network. She has more than 20 years in the financial industry.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Independent
Campaign website
rhondahamilton4dc.com

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Where Rhonda Hamilton stands: positions on the record

Pretrial detention1 sourced position

  • Opposes expanding pretrial detention, citing due process and the presumption of innocence.

    Own statementACLU of D.C.

Youth detention1 sourced position

  • Would prioritize placing youth in rehabilitation over expanding capacity at the DYRS holding facility.

    Own statementACLU of D.C.

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

  • Would seek a resolution or city ordinance prohibiting voluntary collaboration with ICE enforcement.

    “The one specific action will be to implement a resolution or city ordinance prohibiting voluntary collaboration with ICE enforcement.”

    Own statementACLU of D.C.

Child care1 sourced position

  • Answered "I don't know" on expanding the Child Care Subsidy Program, saying she would first audit existing program funding.

    “I would rather audit the existing program funding and allocations to better determine impact before expanding.”

    Own statementACLU of D.C.

Police accountability1 sourced position

  • Would fully fund a public police misconduct database.

    Own statementACLU of D.C.

Public safety and housing1 sourced position

  • Names public safety and the Housing Authority as her top priorities, promising staffing and repair investments and full audits of each system.

    Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411

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