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2026 District of Columbia Mayor of the District of Columbia — General Election · November 3, 2026
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District of Columbia Board of Elections - November 3, 2026 General Election
Office: Mayor of the District of Columbia
Candidate: Rhonda Hamilton
Party: Independent
Date Filed: 8/5/2026
Address: 421 M St. NE, 20002
Phone: 202-910-1835
Email: [email protected]
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421 M St. NE, 20002
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Phone: 202-910-1835
Email: [email protected]
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Founded in 1790, the nation’s capital has been a dynamic city with plenty of highs and lows to match its place in American history.
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Founded in 1790, the nation’s capital has been a dynamic city with plenty of highs and lows to match its place in American history.
Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. You can read the actual line at the National Archives. From its beginning, it has been embroiled in political maneuvering, sectional conflicts and issues of race, national identity, compromise and, of course, power.
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Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. You can read the actual line at the National Archives. From its beginning, it has been embroiled in political maneuvering, sectional conflicts and issues of race, national identity, compromise and, of course, power.
President George Washington chose the exact site along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, and the city was officially founded in 1790 after both Maryland and Virginia ceded land to this new “district,” to be distinct and distinguished from the rest of the states. To design the city, he appointed Pierre Charles L’Enfant, who presented a vision for a bold, modern city featuring grand boulevards (now the streets named for states) and ceremonial spaces reminiscent of another great world capital, L’Enfant’s native Paris. He planned a grid system, at which the center would be the Capitol building.
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President George Washington chose the exact site along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, and the city was officially founded in 1790 after both Maryland and Virginia ceded land to this new “district,” to be distinct and distinguished from the rest of the states. To design the city, he appointed Pierre Charles L’Enfant, who presented a vision for a bold, modern city featuring grand boulevards (now the streets named for states) and ceremonial spaces reminiscent of another great world capital, L’Enfant’s native Paris. He planned a grid system, at which the center would be the Capitol building.
After the devastation, the city remained small, especially in terms of permanent residents. Soon it would become smaller in physical size as well. In 1847, the portion of the city that had originally belonged to Virginia was retroceded, after the voters of Alexandria elected to leave DC, feeling that they had been left out of development on the other side of the river. You can still see some surviving, original markers for the District today.
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After the devastation, the city remained small, especially in terms of permanent residents. Soon it would become smaller in physical size as well. In 1847, the portion of the city that had originally belonged to Virginia was retroceded, after the voters of Alexandria elected to leave DC, feeling that they had been left out of development on the other side of the river. You can still see some surviving, original markers for the District today.
Post-war Washington experienced substantial expansion, eventually absorbing nearby Georgetown and surrounding rural areas beyond L’Enfant’s original plans. The initial boundary of Washington City was Florida Avenue, originally called Boundary Street. The first neighborhoods were those that grew up around the Capitol (Capitol Hill), the Center Market (Downtown), and the White House (Lafayette Square). The expansion of streetcar lines in the mid-19th century spurred the creation of new suburbs.
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Post-war Washington experienced substantial expansion, eventually absorbing nearby Georgetown and surrounding rural areas beyond L’Enfant’s original plans. The initial boundary of Washington City was Florida Avenue, originally called Boundary Street. The first neighborhoods were those that grew up around the Capitol (Capitol Hill), the Center Market (Downtown), and the White House (Lafayette Square). The expansion of streetcar lines in the mid-19th century spurred the creation of new suburbs.
Dr. Rhonda L. Hamilton, former 2022 DC Mayoral candidate, is also the founder and Executive Director of M.I. Mother’s Keeper, a Washington D.C. based, mental health advocacy non-profit, 501(c)(3), organization that has been assisting families throughout DC with navigating through the often-complex mental health systems of care, and their challenges since 2015. Additionally, she serves as the President of The Healthy DC & Me Leadership Coalition non-profit, 501(c)(3) agency, and Waterfront Insurance Network Independent Brokerage.
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Dr. Rhonda L. Hamilton, former 2022 DC Mayoral candidate, is also the founder and Executive Director of M.I. Mother’s Keeper, a Washington D.C. based, mental health advocacy non-profit, 501(c)(3), organization that has been assisting families throughout DC with navigating through the often-complex mental health systems of care, and their challenges since 2015. Additionally, she serves as the President of The Healthy DC & Me Leadership Coalition non-profit, 501(c)(3) agency, and Waterfront Insurance Network Independent Brokerage.
Dr. Hamilton has served on the United Planning Organization’s (U.P.O.) Health Advisory Council Board. She has also served as “The Executive on Call” radio personality with the World Power Gospel Radio (W.P.G.R.) in Prince Georges County, Maryland, where she helped to introduce beneficial, knowledge-based, and expert “subject matter” programming to her listeners under the tutelage of Dr. Anthony T. Mays, W.P.G.R.’s President, owner, and the nephew of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, civil rights leader, humanitarian, & educator.
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Dr. Hamilton has served on the United Planning Organization’s (U.P.O.) Health Advisory Council Board. She has also served as “The Executive on Call” radio personality with the World Power Gospel Radio (W.P.G.R.) in Prince Georges County, Maryland, where she helped to introduce beneficial, knowledge-based, and expert “subject matter” programming to her listeners under the tutelage of Dr. Anthony T. Mays, W.P.G.R.’s President, owner, and the nephew of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, civil rights leader, humanitarian, & educator.
The M.I. Mother’s Keeper organization under the direct guidance of Dr. Hamilton spearheads mental health programming and outreach work across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, with specific focuses on providing outreach programs, resource linkage, housing, and mental health case management for individuals, and families located across DC, paying specific attention to individuals and families who live in marginalized communities’ representative of those in which Dr. Hamilton was raised.
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The M.I. Mother’s Keeper organization under the direct guidance of Dr. Hamilton spearheads mental health programming and outreach work across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, with specific focuses on providing outreach programs, resource linkage, housing, and mental health case management for individuals, and families located across DC, paying specific attention to individuals and families who live in marginalized communities’ representative of those in which Dr. Hamilton was raised.
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The healthcare disparities that exist in the Nation’s Capital have created barriers for citizens living with chronic disease, higher mortality rates, declining quality of life, untreated mental health issues, and diminishing social determinants of health. I will work to reverse the challenges across DC’s healthcare systems to assure access to comprehensive care models for all of its citizens by raising the standard of care and by investing in preventative, holistic, and patient focused practices.
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The healthcare disparities that exist in the Nation’s Capital have created barriers for citizens living with chronic disease, higher mortality rates, declining quality of life, untreated mental health issues, and diminishing social determinants of health. I will work to reverse the challenges across DC’s healthcare systems to assure access to comprehensive care models for all of its citizens by raising the standard of care and by investing in preventative, holistic, and patient focused practices.
District residents deserve to have an enhanced sense of security and access to safer public spaces for a more vibrant community, school, and work life. I will work effortlessly to identify and address strained community and law enforcement relationships, citizen safety concerns, failed youth advancement investments, robust gun violent and drug activities, with a multi-faceted and crime prevention approach that includes the proper staffing of all government applicable agencies, unbiased enforcement of the law, and community safety initiatives.
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District residents deserve to have an enhanced sense of security and access to safer public spaces for a more vibrant community, school, and work life. I will work effortlessly to identify and address strained community and law enforcement relationships, citizen safety concerns, failed youth advancement investments, robust gun violent and drug activities, with a multi-faceted and crime prevention approach that includes the proper staffing of all government applicable agencies, unbiased enforcement of the law, and community safety initiatives.
I will engage stakeholders in budget discussions to help foster transparency and accountability to ensure a more inclusive approach that reflects the voices of DC citizens. Long term economic sustainability with social equity commitments will lead to a healthier and more prosperous DC.
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I will engage stakeholders in budget discussions to help foster transparency and accountability to ensure a more inclusive approach that reflects the voices of DC citizens. Long term economic sustainability with social equity commitments will lead to a healthier and more prosperous DC.
Addressing DC’s wealth gap disparity can healthily be achieved with the collaboration of governmental, private sector, and corporate commitments to creating sustainable solutions that will provide equitable access to education, skilled trades, job opportunities with livable wages, home ownership, and small business support. Small business owners in DC have employed approximately 48% of DC’s workforce, and thus their impact on DC’s local economy will be preserved and supported in my administration.
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Addressing DC’s wealth gap disparity can healthily be achieved with the collaboration of governmental, private sector, and corporate commitments to creating sustainable solutions that will provide equitable access to education, skilled trades, job opportunities with livable wages, home ownership, and small business support. Small business owners in DC have employed approximately 48% of DC’s workforce, and thus their impact on DC’s local economy will be preserved and supported in my administration.
I am committed to prioritizing the positive development of DC’s youth population. As the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers they must have access to quality education, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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I am committed to prioritizing the positive development of DC’s youth population. As the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers they must have access to quality education, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
DC is filled with passionate entrepreneurs who are deeply committed to their communities even in challenging times. As DC’s next mayor, I will leverage the resilience and vitality of the DC small business community to help stabilize my investments in public safety, youth engagement, and economic growth.
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DC is filled with passionate entrepreneurs who are deeply committed to their communities even in challenging times. As DC’s next mayor, I will leverage the resilience and vitality of the DC small business community to help stabilize my investments in public safety, youth engagement, and economic growth.
The Nation’s Capital is home to some of the greatest citizens, workers, and business owners. There is no reason why we can’t set higher standards in our governing, to assure healthier living outcomes. As DC’s next mayor I will fight to positively impact District residents’ family values, and well-being. DC citizens deserve access to safe, sustainable, and efficient law making as well as policy enforcement.
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The Nation’s Capital is home to some of the greatest citizens, workers, and business owners. There is no reason why we can’t set higher standards in our governing, to assure healthier living outcomes. As DC’s next mayor I will fight to positively impact District residents’ family values, and well-being. DC citizens deserve access to safe, sustainable, and efficient law making as well as policy enforcement.
I will invest in root cause solutions and partner with community and corporate resources to ensure that DC youth realize their true potential and contributions to society as well as DC’s success.
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I will invest in root cause solutions and partner with community and corporate resources to ensure that DC youth realize their true potential and contributions to society as well as DC’s success.
As a small business veteran and owner I will foster viable and sustainable relationships with my fellow DC small businesses to assure that the DC economy is strong during and beyond my leadership of the city.
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As a small business veteran and owner I will foster viable and sustainable relationships with my fellow DC small businesses to assure that the DC economy is strong during and beyond my leadership of the city.
I intend to address the root causes of housing instability to assure that DC tax payers and the federal government dollars are not continuously exposed to failed social programming structures surrounding housing displacement, which dominoes into failed public safety, and increased healthcare costs.
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I intend to address the root causes of housing instability to assure that DC tax payers and the federal government dollars are not continuously exposed to failed social programming structures surrounding housing displacement, which dominoes into failed public safety, and increased healthcare costs.
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