DC Statehood Green · Ward 1 Member of the Council, District of Columbia
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Performing artist/ arts instructor. Education: Studied art history, Music and ballet. As submitted by the candidate to VOTE411, the League of Women Voters guide.
Also running: Jett James Jasper (R) · Ryan Prince (I) · Aparna Raj (D)
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.
What do you see as the root causes of crime in DC? What policies would you propose to address the issues?
Lack of autonomy and self determination. Strengthen communities through intercultural intergenerational activities that break down prevalent alienation, aggression and depression.
What are your ideas for improving outcomes for youth in the justice system?
Provide alternative programs, activites to incarceration. Listen to the youth and include strategies and remedies which they contribute to along with intergenerational support and collaboration.
What are four things you will do to help DC residents now in prison and those who are returning home?
Provide them with jobs, training and therapy in a city developong into an arts state affirming access to training in an arts economy as a means of constructively reentering society with a renewed sense of purpose.
How do you propose to increase housing for our most vulnerable residents?
Promote legislation recognizing housing as a human right. Provide more social service resources and oversight and collaborate with ANCs and Community village resources to look out for and assist in the well being of our more vulnerable residents.
Should DC be admitted to the union as a state? Yes or No? *If yes, what immediate plans should be made, and actions taken, to begin preparing DC for statehood? *If no, what is your plan for achieving full voting rights for DC?
Yes. Provide funding for the Statehoid delegation.
Is it important to use this job to protect our rights and keep Congress and the President out of our local government business?
Very unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant Somewhat important Very important
What are your top 2 priorities and how will you accomplish them?
Self determinstion and autonomy through DC Statehood and the eradication of the multiple levels of racial disparities that along with envitonmental toxins plague the district. I intend to achieve both objectives by advocating for a participatory democracy utilizing the inherent skills, talents and goodwill of the DC community.
Jude Crannitch 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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