Democratic · U.S. Representative ("shadow"), District of Columbia
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Education: B,A., GWU, M.A., American University. As submitted by the candidate to VOTE411, the League of Women Voters guide.
Also running: Ciprian Ivanof (R)
Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.
How will you use this job to protect our rights and keep Congress and the President out of our local government business?
Be vocal about our cause. Write about our lack of statehood, attend and host forums and events, join other efforts to grow the support.
How will you show people across the country that DC does not have full and fair voting rights?
By hosting DC Statehood Today show on-line on YouTube andon DCTV.
What will you do to improve the chances of DC statehood?
Visit members of Congress and ask that they support H.R. 51, DC Statehood Bill in Congress.
In the past two years, what two important things have you done to help make DC a state?
Visited other states and attended events to promote DC Statehood. Organized events during DC Statehood Day. Hosted on-line forums to promote DC Statehood.
Franklin Garcia is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.
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