Voting and Democracy

The right to choose elected officials who will be champions for our children and youth is fundamental to achieving our policy goals and budget recommendations in support of families.

While the District of Columbia may not be a state (yet), we have taken important steps in recent years to make our democracy more inclusive and to engage more voters in the process.

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Our DC Kids Count initiative provides the best available District-level and ward-level data and key indicators of child and youth well-being to inspire innovative and equitable solutions.

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Related Publications

One of the ways we support children, youth, and families is by publishing data and research that examines the importance of an equitable and inclusive democracy. Please take a look at these related publications to learn about some of the insights from this research.

  • Data Trends on the District’s Children, Youth, and Families

    January 23, 2026
    Early Childhood Education Health and Safety Voting and Democracy Youth Economic Justice

    DC Action’s DC KIDS COUNT Data Trends Report offers a comprehensive, data-driven look at how children, youth, and families in the District are faring—and where persistent inequities continue to limit opportunity.

    View Data Trends on the District’s Children, Youth, and Families
    Kids Count Report

  • FY26 Budget Falls Short on Equity and Early Childhood Investments

    July 30, 2025
    Budget and Legislative Advocacy Early Childhood Education Health and Safety Voting and Democracy Youth Economic Justice

    The Fiscal Year 2026 budget and four-year financial plan that was proposed just over a month ago created an avalanche of threats to the physical, emotional, educational, and financial wellbeing of ...

    View FY26 Budget Falls Short on Equity and Early Childhood Investments
    Blog Post

  • What’s in the FY26 Budget – so far – for Kids and Families?

    July 17, 2025
    Budget and Legislative Advocacy Early Childhood Education Health and Safety Voting and Democracy Youth Economic Justice

    The Fiscal Year 2026 budget and four-year financial plan that was proposed just over a month ago created an avalanche of threats to the physical, emotional, educational, and financial wellbeing of ...

    View What’s in the FY26 Budget – so far – for Kids and Families?
    Blog Post
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Stay informed about how we're working to engage voters and make our democracy more inclusive. Explore our news feed for the latest updates on our advocacy efforts.

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    2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book DC Press Release

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    DC At-Large Council candidates differ on childcare crisis, healthcare cu...

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    DC mayoral candidates outline visions for child care, immigrants at comm...

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