Bike, Walk & Bus PAC Celebrates Strong Election Results as Endorsed Candidates Prevail Across Washington, DC

Bike, Walk & Bus PAC is proud to announce that an endorsed candidate was elected in every race where we conducted an endorsement vote.

Congratulations to:

• Janeese Lewis George — Mayor

• Oye Owolewa — At-Large Council

• Elissa Silverman — At-Large Council

• Aparna Raj — Ward 1 Council

• Matthew Frumin — Ward 3 Council

• Zachary Parker — Ward 5 Council

• Charles Allen — Ward 6 Council

  
  

We also want to recognize Candace Nelson, one of our endorsed candidates for At-Large Council. While the results did not go her way this cycle, we are grateful for her commitment to transportation, housing, and building a more livable city. We wish Candace the very best in her future political endeavors and look forward to seeing her continued contributions to Washington, DC.

These victories did not happen by accident. They were made possible by hundreds of advocates, volunteers, transit riders, pedestrians, bicyclists, and community members who participated in candidate forums, completed questionnaires, attended events, talked with neighbors, knocked on doors, made phone calls, and cast their ballots.

When Bike, Walk & Bus PAC launched, we set out to build political power for people who believe Washington, DC deserves safer streets, reliable public transportation, connected bike networks, and walkable neighborhoods. This election demonstrated that transportation issues matter and that voters are paying attention to who will champion a safer, more sustainable future.

Our endorsements were based on a transparent process that included candidate questionnaires, public forums, community engagement, and votes by our supporters. Tonight's results show that our movement is growing and that transportation advocates can play a meaningful role in shaping the future of our city.

With victories in the Mayor's race, both At-Large contests, and multiple ward council races, voters have elected leaders who have consistently demonstrated support for safer streets, stronger transit, and transportation choices that connect communities across the District.

While we are encouraged by these results, elections are only one part of the work. The real challenge begins now. We look forward to working with our endorsed candidates to advance policies that reduce traffic deaths, improve transit service, expand safe walking and biking infrastructure, and create a transportation system that serves every Washingtonian.

Bike, Walk & Bus PAC remains committed to organizing, educating, and mobilizing residents who want a city that is safer, healthier, and easier to navigate without relying on a car.

Most importantly, this is only the beginning. Stay tuned for what's next. We have exciting announcements, new initiatives, and opportunities for engagement planned over the coming months as we continue building political power for transportation advocates across the District.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in this effort. Together, we demonstrated that transportation advocates are a force in DC politics, and we are just getting started.