Charles Allen

Dad, husband, & problem solver. Ward 6 Councilmember. Building stronger neighborhoods that everyone can call home. Personal account.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

16,000 ballots already in. Way to go Ward 6! Still leading the way with ballots returned by drop box (and first to cross 1,000 votes in!):

W6 - 1,054
W1 - 927
W3 - 883
W2 - 854
W5 - 623
W4 - 587
W7 - 412
W8 - 197

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Close to 10,000 ballots have already been cast in this year’s primary by mail & drop box! Looking at drop boxes, Ward 6 we are leading the way!

W6 - 408
W1 - 335
W3 - 262
W2 - 258
W5 - 163
W4 - 154
W7 - 94
W8 - 65

Remember, you can bring your ballot to any dropbox thru June 16.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

16,000 ballots already in. Way to go Ward 6! Still leading the way with ballots returned by drop box (and first to cross 1,000 votes in!):

W6 - 1,053
W1 - 927
W3 - 883
W2 - 854
W5 - 623
W4 - 587
W7 - 412
W8 - 197

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Close to 10,000 ballots have already been cast in this year’s primary by mail & drop box! Looking at drop boxes, Ward 6 we are leading the way!

W6 - 408
W1 - 335
W3 - 262
W2 - 258
W5 - 163
W4 - 154
W7 - 94
W8 - 65

Remember, you can bring your ballot to any dropbox thru June 16.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

I see a woman who’s gracious to a departing colleague on his last day as he resigns from office, looks to find common ground, and shows value in public service. Interesting choice to turn that around and use it as fodder for a campaign ad. That choice says more than she did.

[Kenyan McDuffie @kenyanmcduffie]

Don’t take my word for it. Take hers.

[CM Allen's Team @CMCharlesAllen]

This morning, @charlesallen stood with firefighters who put their lives on the line every day for DC residents, workers, and visitors. They deserve fair pay for that sacrifice and the ability to afford to live in the city they serve. This budget must meet that obligation.

[Tom Sherwood @tomsherwood]

#News - DC Firefighters endorse for mayor Janeese Lewis George, saying she has “a strong understanding of our issues.” The statement:

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Council just passed my bill to ban the predatory “common area utility fees” driving up costs for DC renters - for things they don’t even use! They aren’t disclosed upfront & add thousands of $$ to housing. It’s time to let the rent be the rent! Join me at https://t.co/vYbV35xUyd

[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

"I understand and am supportive that at times we need to go into closed session. I don’t see why we can’t let people know we’re going into closed session. I don’t think that’s too much to ask for transparency," said @charlesallen to Mendelson.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Caught opening night of Hairspray with the Stuart Hobson Drama Players last night! You can catch another performance this evening and the finale tomorrow at 2pm.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Thank you to the DC Young Democrats for their strong endorsement of our re-election in Ward 6! Join the campaign at: https://t.co/vYbV35xUyd

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Close to 10,000 ballots have already been cast in this year’s primary by mail & drop box! Looking at drop boxes, Ward 6 we are leading the way!

W6 - 408
W1 - 335
W3 - 262
W2 - 258
W5 - 163
W4 - 154
W7 - 94
W8 - 65

Remember, you can bring your ballot to any dropbox thru June 16.

[CM Allen's Team @CMCharlesAllen]

This morning, CM @charlesallen swore in ANC 6E06’s new commissioner, Christina Laridaen!

When Christina learned about the vacancy, she decided to step up and serve her neighbors.

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[Alex Koma @AlexKomaDC]

New: @Janeese4DC just released an internal poll showing her up by 14 in the mayoral race: her lead stays at 12 even when they run a RCV simulation.

This is quite the change from the public poll of the race, but I will say I’ve heard rumors of private polls with similar results.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Ballot drop boxes are now open! Got questions? We made a handy guide for all your questions about casting your vote: https://t.co/jqaWKklefa Drop boxes are secure & ballots are collected every single day by the Board of Elections. It’s the #1 way that Ward 6 likes to vote!

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Earlier today, I alerted DGS leadership & the DCPS Chancellor about the urgent need to repair the HVAC at Maury ES and honor its commitment from our site visit last July to the long-term fix needed to upgrade a system that seems to break down every single year.

[HillRag DC @HillRagDC]

Temperatures are at 86f today in a @MauryElementary classroom. Photo from parent inside building.

[CM Allen's Team @CMCharlesAllen]

ICYMI from @charlesallen's newsletter: a Rodent Control Blitz is on the way to the Eastern Market area.
Want to learn more? DC Health is hosting a virtual community meeting at noon Wednesday: https://t.co/MHUSaHbq3e

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Here we go! 🏃 Happy Capitol Hill Classic Day!

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Good luck to our all our runners tomorrow for the 45th Annual Capitol Hill Classic! See you there! Carb load tonight and get some rest! 🏃

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Good luck to our all our runners tomorrow for the 45th Annual Capitol Hill Classic! See you there! Carb load tonight and get some rest! 🏃

[CM Allen's Team @CMCharlesAllen]

The latest Ward 6 Update is out!

Get updates on the budget, East Potomac Park, transit plans around the future NFL stadium site, and yes, a pizza-filled ranked choice voting explainer. 🍕

Read more and sign up for @charlesallen's newsletter: https://t.co/gjKrsNToX9

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Today is Yard Sale Day! A Yard Sale Extravaganza some might say…

[The Hill is Home @theHillisHome]

Ok friends. On Saturday, May 16, we are organizing a HUGE yard sale! We call it the Capitol Hill Yard Sale Extravaganza and you're gonna want to come to the Hill and get some awesome deals. More info and a map here: https://t.co/TWhDwykEZm

[CM Allen's Team @CMCharlesAllen]

Bike to Work Day 2026! CM @charlesallen stopped by the NoMa and Capitol Hill BIDs this morning; and with beautiful ☀️ it’s another great day to 🚲 in DC!