David Schwartzman
David Schwartzman (Green Party) ran for election for an at-large seat of the Washington D.C. City Council. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Elections
2022
See also: City elections in Washington, D.C. (2022)
General election
General election for Washington D.C. City Council At-large (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Washington D.C. City Council At-large on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Anita Bonds (D) | 31.7 | 103,991 |
| ✔ |  | Kenyan McDuffie (Independent) | 21.9 | 71,924 |
 | Elissa Silverman (Independent) | 19.3 | 63,471 | |
 | Graham McLaughlin (Independent) | 10.2 | 33,402 | |
| Karim Marshall (Independent) | 5.1 | 16,883 | ||
 | David Schwartzman (G) | 5.1 | 16,650 | |
 | Giuseppe Niosi (R)  | 3.9 | 12,832 | |
| Frederick Hill III (Independent) | 2.3 | 7,494 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 1,620 | ||
| Total votes: 328,267 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large (2 seats)
Incumbent Anita Bonds defeated Lisa Gore, Nate Fleming, and Dexter Williams in the Democratic primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anita Bonds | 35.9 | 42,421 |
 | Lisa Gore | 28.1 | 33,225 | |
 | Nate Fleming | 27.7 | 32,815 | |
| Dexter Williams | 7.9 | 9,356 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 504 | ||
| Total votes: 118,321 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large (2 seats)
Giuseppe Niosi advanced from the Republican primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Giuseppe Niosi | 91.8 | 2,576 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 8.2 | 230 | ||
| Total votes: 2,806 | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large (2 seats)
David Schwartzman advanced from the Green primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Schwartzman (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 100 | 342 | ||
| Total votes: 342 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Washington D.C. City Council At-large (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Washington D.C. City Council At-large on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anita Bonds (D) | 44.6 | 152,460 |
| ✔ | | Elissa Silverman (Independent) | 26.5 | 90,589 |
| Dionne Reeder (Independent) | 14.4 | 49,132 | ||
| David Schwartzman (G) | 7.6 | 26,006 | |
 | Ralph Chittams Sr. (R) | 3.7 | 12,629 | |
| Rustin Lewis (Independent) | 2.5 | 8,463 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 2,909 | ||
| Total votes: 342,188 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- S. Kathryn Allen (Independent)
- Denise Hicks (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large (2 seats)
Incumbent Anita Bonds defeated Jeremiah Lowery and Marcus Goodwin in the Democratic primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large on June 19, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anita Bonds | 52.8 | 39,351 |
| Jeremiah Lowery | 23.8 | 17,688 | ||
 | Marcus Goodwin | 23.4 | 17,419 | |
| Total votes: 74,458 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aaron Holmes (D)
Green primary election
Green primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large (2 seats)
David Schwartzman advanced from the Green primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large on June 19, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Schwartzman | 100.0 | 382 |
| Total votes: 382 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large (2 seats)
Denise Hicks advanced from the Libertarian primary for Washington D.C. City Council At-large on June 19, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Denise Hicks | 100.0 | 110 | |
| Total votes: 110 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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David Schwartzman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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David Schwartzman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schwartzman's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Eliminate child poverty and homelessness Provide truly affordable housing for our residents now paying more than 30% of their income for housing
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Progressive taxation providing necessary revenue to meet essential needs Establishing a DC Public Bank partnering with local banks and credit unions instead of leaving our revenue in Wall Street
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My father and mother who inspired my values
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
https://youtu.be/2DwA90oHfeE David Schwartzman DC Council At-Large views on Affordable Housing https://youtu.be/oYVRCaujuQA David Schwartzman DC Council At-Large views on Initiative 77, ONE FAIR WAGE https://youtu.be/dGPDjcTxtu8 David Schwartzman DC Council At-Large views on a Green and Just DC https://youtu.be/huT2o2ZkJo4 David Schwartzman DC Council At-Large views on why and how Child Poverty can be eliminated, improving the quality of life for all. https://youtu.be/ECwFB9ZVPYg David Schwartzman DC Council At-Large views on the fact that DC has a Black Mayor, but White Supremacy is a reality! https://youtu.be/v8Zg1qqN-YU Schwartzman for DC Council At-Large, Education and Child Poverty
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty and commitment to serve the 99% instead of the very wealthy and big corporate class
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Long experience as a human rights and peace activist and the fact that I am an environmental/climate scientist.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To eliminate the shockingly high income and racial disparities that now exist in DC by building a stronger movement for "The many, Not the Few!"
What legacy would you like to leave?
A more green and just community for all residents enjoying self-determination as the 51st State
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The 1948 election and my parents support for Henry (Not George!) Wallace, candidate of the Progressive Party, I was 5 years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first real job was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Hunter College, then University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) (1 year each), then on the faculty of Howard University where I taught for 39 years, now Professor Emeritus having retired at the end of June, 2012.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Halloween, also my birthday.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Just recently published my own book with my older son Peter, "The Earth is Not for Sale", an in-depth analysis of climate change, renewable energy, agroecokogy and the changes in political economy necessary to create the Other World that is Still Possible. Go to our book website, http://theearthisnotforsale.org.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Our two cats, mother and daughter, adopted as strays from Baltimore.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Imagine by John Lennon. "You may think I am a dreamer, but I am not the only one"
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
My whole life has been devoted to the struggle for human rights.
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
Ability to listen and learn from the residents, translating this into legislation and using my office to organize for change along the lines I have outlined in previous answers.
What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?
The At-Large member of the DC Council legislates and conducts oversight just as the other elected members of this body.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes.
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See also
- Washington, D.C.
- Mayoral election in Washington, D.C. (2022)
- Municipal elections in Washington, D.C. (2022)
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