On April 28, 2015, Ward 4 residents will elect a new councilmember in a special election. As of February 6, slightly more than a dozen candidates are listed on the DC Board of Elections’ website. February 9 marked the end of the challenge period to petitions submitted by candidates to appear on the ballot. One challenge to candidate Brandon Todd’s petitions was submitted.  The DC Board of Elections has until March 2 to decide the validity of the challenge.

A Petworth resident has set up a “Ward 4 Candidates Information” website that is not affiliated with any particular campaign. There you can find information submitted by the candidates as well as a calendar of events related to the election, such as meet and greets and forums.  You can also submit questions that you would like the candidates to answer.

Save the Date for March 2:  The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association plans to hold a candidate forum with all of the candidates at the LaSalle-Backus Education Campus.