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DC Voter Representation Convening DC Appleseed aims to analyze DC’s crowded primaries and split elections. Our goal is to increase the number of local races resulting in a clear majority and democratic mandate for elected officials while reducing existing racial and economic disparities in voter turnout. To ensure we examine the most viable options for DC and to begin building broad consensus and buy-in among stakeholders, DC Appleseed is holding a convening to determine the best three to five potential options for DC for further research and analysis. Keynote Speaker: Maya Wiley, President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Additional panelists TBD We invite local and national election advocacy groups, academics, and DC residents of all backgrounds to participate in this event. Prior to the convening, we will ask participants to submit an array of potential "solutions" for consideration. Through a series of panel discussions and workshops during the convening, we will narrow many possible solutions to just several.