Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Francine Dease’s organization
Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
District of Columbia Board of Elections Memorandum Opinion and Order
The Board held a hearing regarding an appeal from a candidate seeking to use an assumed name on the ballot. The candidate requested that their name be printed as 'Dana White' rather than their legal name, 'Francisco White.' The Board reviewed evidence, including the candidate's professional history and community recognition under the preferred name. Concluding that the use of the name would not confuse voters or violate election administration interests, the Board reversed the Executive Director's preliminary determination and granted the candidate's request to use 'Dana White' on the ballot.
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District Of Columbia Board Of Elections Administrative Order
The Board conducted a hearing regarding an appeal of a preliminary determination that a candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner could not use her preferred name, Petrona Xemi Tapepechul, on the ballot. The candidate provided evidence, including documentation of her professional and private use of the name and witness testimony confirming her community recognition under that name. After considering the evidence and the General Counsel's recommendation, the Board determined that the requested name would not confuse voters and waived regulations to allow the name to appear on the ballot.
Aug 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
District Of Columbia Board Of Elections Regular Meeting
The Board discussed and approved the certification of Initiative Measure #86 regarding the prohibition of force-feeding of birds. The General Counsel presented enforcement hearings involving election misconduct, resulting in a civil fine in one case and a referral to the U.S. Attorney's Office in another. Additionally, updates were provided on ongoing litigation cases involving voter eligibility, confidential information requests, and ballot measure challenges. The Office of Campaign Finance presented its monthly report, including details on fines imposed for violations and status updates on several pending investigations regarding campaign expenditures, improper coordination, and failure to register or include disclaimers on campaign literature.
Jul 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
District Of Columbia Board Of Elections Regular Meeting
The Board of Elections held its regular meeting to conduct official business, including the certification of the June 16 Primary and Special Election results. The meeting included discussions on rulemaking for D.C. Municipal Regulations, enforcement hearings regarding election matters and stipulated agreements, and updates on various litigation cases involving the Board. Additionally, the Office of Campaign Finance presented its report, covering campaign contribution investigations, reporting violations, and other regulatory updates.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
