Vanessa Lopez

DC Resident, Mt Pleasant | San Fernando Valley Native, CA | BA from @VanguardU | MPP from @gwtrachtenberg | Currently with @CenteronBudget | Views my own

[Scott Goldstein @ScottGoldstein]

All the pundits saying no one really cared and no one was excited. The voters were REALLY excited to vote for @Janeese4DC. It was the *very online* pundits that were tragically out of touch with the people.

[Janeese Lewis George @Janeese4DC]

Collaboration is how we move forward and achieve a people-first DC.

[Janeese Lewis George @Janeese4DC]

Honored to have the endorsement of DC’s first-ever elected attorney general, and my longtime mentor, Karl Racine.

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

Happy Pride Month DC! 🌈 DC is strongest when everyone is seen-valued-protected. I'm committed to building a city where every person can thrive, love openly & be who they are. This month and every month, we choose community over division. 🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

“I absolutely trust [Rashida’s] values to have Rashida represent me on the Council!” – Rick Reinhard

“Rashida's lived experiences, personally and professionally matter to me. She's a progressive. She's an idealist. Her real life experiences makes her my #1.” – Judy Byron

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

I’ve spent my career fighting for children & families and know what students need to succeed. I’ll champion teachers, center their voices and ensure every family has access to high-quality education—from early childhood to career. My ed policies: https://t.co/CDQXyUuhza

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

Yes, I want you to vote for me! And to rank @MiguelWard1_ #2 on your ballot. We both bring experience as elected leaders. With ranked choice voting, you don’t have to worry that you might “waste” your vote. Vote for who you want! In the order of your preference.

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

Rashida has been delivering for Ward 1 ever since she arrived on Howard's campus 25 years ago. She never backs down until the job is done.

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

Where's Rashida, you ask?

[Elissa Silverman @tweetelissa]

A Better D.C. For All means investing in our residents and local businesses. I'm asking D.C. voters to make me their 1st choice in the June 16 At-Large Special Election so I can ask the tough questions & make decisions with their taxpayer dollars that will improve their lives.

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

Where's Rashida?

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

Thanks for sharing, Vanessa! A big week for the mailboxes - first Rashida mailer and mail-in ballots. Rank Rashida #1!

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

ICYMI, in the spirit of Ranked Choice Voting @MiguelWard1_ and I are cross-endorsing each other, a historic first in D.C. https://t.co/9uaPXTD6G6

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

How fun to sit down with @HillaryHowardDC this morning on @DCNewsNow's Sunrise on the Hill.
@MiguelWard1_ and I talked about why we're cross-endorsing in the Ward 1 Council race, our shared progressive values, and rank choice voting. This is exactly what RCV was designed for.

[Billy Easley II @billyez2]

I saw @rashidaforward1 fight for more housing and brought neighbors together for a safer, more business friendly Georgia Ave NW. I saw the energy @miguelforDC poured into his work as ANC and his deep policy knowledge

These two know Ward 1 and they deserve your vote

[Michael Brice-Saddler @TheArtist_MBS]

And in Ward 1, the first real-world test of how RCV is changing D.C. campaign math is already underway.
Rashida Brown and Miguel Trindade Deramo are co-endorsing to consolidate their bases and counter a sizable fundraising gap.

A look inside the strategy:
https://t.co/fP2cbPIFyx

[Alex Koma @AlexKomaDC]

.@rashidabrowndc and @miguelforDC are making their cross endorsement in the Ward 1 race official here in Mt. Pleasant.

[Miguel for Ward 1 @MiguelWard1_]

It’s official — we’re making history!

As @CityCast_DC reported, “Two Ward 1 candidates are teaming up in an unusual alliance — and urging voters to rank them both — in one of the clearest signs yet that ranked choice voting is reshaping D.C. campaigns.” https://t.co/ddlDBA2qh5

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

Two D.C. Council Candidates Form Alliance in Historic First - @citycast_dc | Two Ward 1 candidates are teaming up in an unusual alliance—urging voters to rank them both—in one of the clearest signs yet that ranked choice voting is reshaping DC campaigns. https://t.co/fMyzyJB5hV

[Rashida Brown @rashidaforward1]

While canvassing near @Howard.edu, I heard the marching band playing as I talked with neighbors about ranked choice voting—and why I’m asking you to rank me #1. My journey started right here on Georgia Avenue 25 years ago when I came to Ward 1.