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Aparna Raj expected to become second LGBTQ member of D.C. Council
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· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The candidate's background includes being a renter and a union member.
A local election has yielded a likely new member of the D.C. Council. The candidate, who is openly bisexual, is expected to secure a seat in the November general election.
This would result in the Council having two LGBTQ members for the first time in several years. The candidate's background includes being a renter and a union member. She identifies as a woman of color and won a significant portion of the vote in the primary.
Further information about the candidate and the election is available through the Washington Blade.
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Category: rights Published: July 14, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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