District of Columbia
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5A
SMD 5A08
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: An advisory neighborhood commissioner represents about 2,000 residents of one single-member district on the neighborhood commission, which advises the District government on zoning, liquor licenses, traffic, parks and other neighborhood matters. Unpaid; two-year term; nonpartisan.
Education
Dwight DavisNo party listed
- Supports more middle school arts, athletics and STEM programming.
Debra WhitfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Elaine AlstonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Dwight DavisNo party listed
- Supports more mixed-income and workforce housing in every ward.
- Supports protecting longtime residents from displacement by rising costs.
Debra WhitfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Elaine AlstonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Dwight DavisNo party listed
- Supports judging city agencies by outcomes and responsiveness.
Debra WhitfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Elaine AlstonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.