Delegate-elect · the District of Columbia

Robert White

Democrat

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

529words on issues
  • Government operations and elections46%
  • Housing and community development24%
  • Law, crime and courts12%
  • Economy and the federal budget6%
  • Labor and employment6%
  • Everything else6%

Where they stand

11 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Housing and community development

Housing costs ›
  • Lower housing costs for renters and homeowners
“The people who make D.C. work should be able to afford to call it home.”
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“Robert will leverage every tool available to him in Congress to fight for affordable housing, accessible healthcare, excellent schools, reliable childcare, lower household costs, and good-paying jobs.”
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“From affordable housing to small business growth, he’ll fight to make sure D.C. is a place where families can thrive, not just get by.”
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“That’s why Robert’s bold “D.C. Forward Economic Plan” aims to bring federal resources into the city to make housing more affordable, develop the workforce, and create good-paying jobs, especially for residents without college degrees.”
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Public investment in housing ›
  • Increase public investment in housing
“Robert believes every D.C. resident deserves the chance to build a stable future. That means investing in affordable housing, good-paying jobs, and schools that prepare our children for tomorrow.”
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“Lowering the cost of living and building economic mobility by launching a bold D.C. Forward Economic Plan to secure federal resources for affordable housing, workforce development, and jobs—particularly for residents without college degrees.”
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“That’s why Robert’s bold “D.C. Forward Economic Plan” aims to bring federal resources into the city to make housing more affordable, develop the workforce, and create good-paying jobs, especially for residents without college degrees.”
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Law, crime and courts

Crime and public safety ›
  • Prosecute and hold criminals accountable
  • Fund violence intervention and crime prevention programs
  • Keep communities safe from crime
“Making D.C. safer and stronger by partnering with local and federal officials to address crime and invest in youth programs that create real opportunities that prevent violence – before it starts.”
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“Robert believes in balancing accountability with prevention. He will invest in youth programs and opportunities that prevent crime before it starts, while making sure there are meaningful consequences for serious offenses.”
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Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
  • Make housing more affordable
“Robert will leverage every tool available to him in Congress to fight for affordable housing, accessible healthcare, excellent schools, reliable childcare, lower household costs, and good-paying jobs.”
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“Lowering the cost of living and building economic mobility by launching a bold D.C. Forward Economic Plan to secure federal resources for affordable housing, workforce development, and jobs—particularly for residents without college degrees.”
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Labor and employment

Job creation ›
  • Create good-paying jobs and attract employers
  • Invest public money to create jobs
“Robert will leverage every tool available to him in Congress to fight for affordable housing, accessible healthcare, excellent schools, reliable childcare, lower household costs, and good-paying jobs.”
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“Robert believes every D.C. resident deserves the chance to build a stable future. That means investing in affordable housing, good-paying jobs, and schools that prepare our children for tomorrow.”
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“Lowering the cost of living and building economic mobility by launching a bold D.C. Forward Economic Plan to secure federal resources for affordable housing, workforce development, and jobs—particularly for residents without college degrees.”
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“That’s why Robert’s bold “D.C. Forward Economic Plan” aims to bring federal resources into the city to make housing more affordable, develop the workforce, and create good-paying jobs, especially for residents without college degrees.”
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Job training and workforce development ›
  • Invest in job training and workforce development
“Lowering the cost of living and building economic mobility by launching a bold D.C. Forward Economic Plan to secure federal resources for affordable housing, workforce development, and jobs—particularly for residents without college degrees.”
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“That’s why Robert’s bold “D.C. Forward Economic Plan” aims to bring federal resources into the city to make housing more affordable, develop the workforce, and create good-paying jobs, especially for residents without college degrees.”
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Other things the site says about labor and employment (1)
“Robert is committed to dismantling barriers that hold families back. That means defending workers’ rights, addressing housing insecurity, and making sure no one is left behind—whether renters, working families, or seniors.”
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Education and culture

Education funding ›
  • Increase funding for public schools and education
“Robert knows strong schools are the foundation of opportunity. He will fight for federal funding that supports D.C. teachers, improves classrooms, and prepares our children for the jobs of tomorrow.”
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Business and commerce

Small businesses ›
  • Support small businesses
“From affordable housing to small business growth, he’ll fight to make sure D.C. is a place where families can thrive, not just get by.”
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Health

Access to health care ›
  • Expand access to health care
“Robert will leverage every tool available to him in Congress to fight for affordable housing, accessible healthcare, excellent schools, reliable childcare, lower household costs, and good-paying jobs.”
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Immigration

ICE and immigration agents ›
“In Congress, Robert will build stronger partnerships with local and regional elected officials and grassroots organizations across our city to confront Trump’s attacks on D.C., protect Washingtonians from ICE and unaccountable federal agents, safeguard our local budget, and defend our right to govern ourselves.”
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Social Security and welfare

Child care ›
  • Fix and strengthen child care for working families
“Robert will leverage every tool available to him in Congress to fight for affordable housing, accessible healthcare, excellent schools, reliable childcare, lower household costs, and good-paying jobs.”
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Government operations and elections

Other things the site says about government operations and elections (9)
“The fight for D.C. statehood is a fight for the future of American democracy.”
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“Robert will mobilize Washingtonians, help elect a Congress prepared to stop Trump’s attacks, and build the national coalition required to secure full representation, self-government, and statehood.”
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“In Congress, Robert will fight for statehood autonomy and fight back against Trump’s attacks on D.C.”
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“Protecting local control and the future of D.C. by building powerful coalitions within Congress and with national alliances to stop harmful federal interference, and to fight for statehood, ensuring D.C. finally has a say as other cities and states in America.”
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“Robert’s top priority is fighting for D.C. statehood and ensuring that Washingtonians finally have the same voice as every American across the country. He will work every day to protect our right to self-governance and secure full representation in Congress.”
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“Fighting for Statehood”
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“For too long, Washingtonians have been denied full representation in Congress. Robert is running to change that.”
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“He will fight for D.C. statehood, defend local control from federal interference, and ensure our residents finally have the same rights as every other American.”
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“He will protect local laws from being overturned and make sure D.C. has the freedom to govern itself.”
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