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DC Voters!
In the June 2026 primary election, DC voters will have the chance to choose a new mayor, council members, and even a new Delegate to Congress. What will be different this election is ranked choice voting. Your ballot will look different. The process will change. But don’t worry; we’re here to help.
It’s simple: ranked choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference – first choice, second choice, third choice, and so on. Ranked choice voting lets your vote count toward another candidate if your first-choice candidate does not receive enough votes.
Marking your ranked choice voting ballot is as easy as ranking your favorite foods! The resources below will help you prepare to cast your ballot in the June 2026 Primary Election.
Ranked Choice Voting Resources
Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center ​​
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DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting FAQs
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Meet the Rank Your Vote DC Team
Rank Your Vote DC is led by DC residents, small-business owners, and community advocates.
Antwanye Ford
Antwanye Ford is a native Washingtonian with four decades of experience in the tech industry. In addition to serving as a Board Member of Opportunity DC, he is the CEO and President of Enlightened, a leading information technology and management firm located in Southeast DC with over 200 employees. He also serves as the Board Chair of the District of Columbia Workforce Investment Council (WIC) and the Vice-Chair of the US Black Chamber of Commerce. Antwanye is an outspoken advocate for community investment, youth mentorship, and corporate philanthropy.
Tony Dugger
Tony Dugger is a native Washingtonian with deep roots in community service and business development. He previously served as the first Executive Director of the DC Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys under Muriel Bowser from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on examining and addressing issues related to employment, poverty, and fatherlessness among men and boys in the District. He also served as President of the DC Democratic Black Caucus.
Dawn Cook
Dawn Cook has lived in the Benning Ridge community for seven years and has been an educator in DC Public Schools for more than 20 years. She currently serves as Treasurer of the Commission, Chair of the ANC 7E Traffic Committee, and President of the Benning Ridge Civic Association. Deeply committed to community service, Cook has also partnered with organizations across Ward 7 to host food and toy drives and promote voter registration.
About Rank Your Vote DC
​Rank Your Vote DC is a public education campaign aimed at ensuring voters are informed and prepared to successfully cast their ballots in the upcoming June primary election. Polling conducted by Hart Research shows that 43% of all DC voters are not aware of the new ranked choice system, with 66% of Black voters not aware. The findings underscore the importance of robust voter education to ensure every resident who casts a ballot has their voice heard.