Meet the candidates running to represent Ward 1
Five Democrats are vying for the open D.C. Council seat to replace Brianne Nadeau.
New data shows evictions have surged past pre-pandemic levels, fueled by shrinking aid, high rents, and weakened tenant protections.
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