Michael D. Brown (Washington, D.C., U.S. Shadow Senator)
Michael D. Brown (independent) was a member of the U.S. Senate shadow delegates, District of Columbia, representing the District of Columbia. He assumed office on January 3, 2007. He left office on January 3, 2025.
Brown (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate shadow delegates, District of Columbia to represent the District of Columbia. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2024
Michael D. Brown did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for U.S. Shadow Senator District of Columbia
Incumbent Michael D. Brown defeated Eleanor Ory in the general election for U.S. Shadow Senator District of Columbia on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael D. Brown (D)  | 82.9 | 178,573 |
 | Eleanor Ory (G) | 15.3 | 33,016 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 3,852 | ||
| Total votes: 215,441 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Shadow Senator District of Columbia
Incumbent Michael D. Brown defeated Andria Thomas in the Democratic primary for U.S. Shadow Senator District of Columbia on June 19, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael D. Brown | 52.0 | 35,254 |
| Andria Thomas | 48.0 | 32,500 | ||
| Total votes: 67,754 | |||
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2014
- See also: Washington, D.C. Council elections, 2014
Washington, D.C. held elections for two at-large city council seats on November 4, 2014. A primary election took place on April 1.
Incumbent Anita Bonds defeated Nate Bennett Fleming, Kathy Henderson, Chantel Mapp, Pedro Rubio, John Settles, II and Kevin Valentine Jr. in the Democratic primary. Eugene Puryear defeated G. Lee Aikin in the D.C. Statehood Green Party primary.[1][2] Bonds and Elissa Silverman (I) defeated Puryear, Michael D. Brown (I), Frederick Steiner (L), Eric J. Jones (I), Kishan Putta (I), Wendell Felder (I), Courtney R. Snowden (I), Brian Hart (I), Robert White (I), Calvin H. Gurley (I), Graylan Scott Hagler (I) and Khalid Pitts (I) in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Anita Bonds Incumbent |
24.1% | 85,575 | |
| Independent | Elissa Silverman |
11.6% | 41,300 | |
| Independent | Michael D. Brown | 8.1% | 28,614 | |
| Libertarian | Frederick Steiner | 1.1% | 3,766 | |
| Independent | Eric J. Jones | 1.2% | 4,405 | |
| Independent | Kishan Putta | 1.7% | 6,135 | |
| Independent | Wendell Felder | 0.8% | 2,964 | |
| Green | Eugene Puryear | 3.5% | 12,525 | |
| Independent | Courtney R. Snowden | 5.5% | 19,551 | |
| Independent | Brian Hart | 2.5% | 8,933 | |
| Independent | Robert White | 6.3% | 22,198 | |
| Independent | Calvin H. Gurley | 1.3% | 4,553 | |
| Republican | Marc Morgan | 2.8% | 9,947 | |
| Independent | Graylan Scott Hagler | 3% | 10,539 | |
| Independent | Khalid Pitts | 2.9% | 10,392 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.4% | 1,472 | |
| Other | Over and Under Votes | 23.1% | 81,847 | |
| Total Votes | 354,716 | |||
| Source: Washington, D.C. Board of Elections - General Election Results | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Anita Bonds Incumbent |
53.2% | 43,586 | ||
| Nate Bennett Fleming | 22.3% | 18,232 | ||
| Pedro Rubio | 7.4% | 6,082 | ||
| John Settles, II | 13.2% | 10,775 | ||
| Kevin Valentine Jr. | 3.1% | 2,560 | ||
| Write-in | 0.8% | 624 | ||
| Total Votes | 81,859 | |||
| Source: Washington D.C. Board of Elections |
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael D. Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
DC Statehood DC Statehood DC Statehood
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Equal rights
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Dr. Martin Luther King because of his vision and courage
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
John Locke Two treatises of government
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, Courage and a commitment to the people they serve.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
All of the above
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To fight for equal rights for the 700,000 gods American citizens who live in Washington, DC
What legacy would you like to leave?
Making DC 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 death of John F. Kennedy. I was 8.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I've worked full-time since I was 14 years old. Too many early jobs to recount.
What happened on your most awkward date?
None of your business
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas. It always bring family and friends together.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Moby Dick. A great adventure and an important life lesson; don't ever be obsessed.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Superman. I would really like to fly and I think I would look good in a cape.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My Lazy Boy because it's comfortable
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Nina Simone I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Diabetes
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
The environment. Global warming.
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
I serve a 6 year term.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
Every member has a term limit. If you don't like them vote them out.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
N/A
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
Too many to relate. 700,000 without their basic civil rights and each of us has a story.
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ District of Columbia Board of Elections, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 16, 2014
- ↑ District of Columbia Board of Elections, "Official primary election results," accessed June 16, 2014
- ↑ DC Board of Elections, "November 4, 2014 General Election Sample Ballot," accessed October 13, 2014
- ↑ Washington, D.C. Board of Elections, "2014 Unofficial Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
U.S. Shadow Senator District of Columbia 2007-2025 |
Succeeded by Ankit Jain (D) |
