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    Initiative 59 was a 1998 ballot initiative in Washington, D.C., that sought to legalize medical cannabis. The short title of the initiative was "Legalization...
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    licensed pharmacists and prescribed. Initiative 59 was a 1998 Washington, D.C. voter-approved ballot initiative that sought to legalize medical cannabis...
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    in 2000 that simply overturned Initiative 59. In 2009, Congress voted to overturn the ban on Initiative 59, allowing D.C.'s medical marijuana law to go...
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    Initiative 71 was a voter-approved ballot measure in Washington, D.C., that legalized the recreational use of cannabis. The short title of the initiative...
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    area centered around Washington, D.C., the federal capital of the United States. The metropolitan area includes all of Washington, D.C. and parts of Maryland...
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    On November 3, 1998, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor. The Democratic candidate, Anthony A. Williams, defeated Republican candidate Carol...
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    November 15, 1996. Retrieved October 24, 2022. "Initiative 59: Snuffed Out". The Washington Post. October 24, 1998. pp. A24. ProQuest 1620796040. Retrieved October...
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    "Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 51 – Washington, D.C. Admission Act" (PDF) (Press release). Washington, DC: The White House. April 21, 202. Archived...
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    Below is a list of mayors of Washington, D.C., and associated political entities. The federal district of the United States was first designated by the...
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    History of the City of Washington, D. C. Dayton, Ohio: United Brethren Publishing House. ISBN 0-217-96242-4. Stand Up! for Democracy in D.C. Coalition...
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    lines, 98 stations, and 129 miles (208 km) of route. Metro serves Washington, D.C., as well as several jurisdictions in the states of Maryland and Virginia...
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    The National Mall is a landscaped park near the downtown area of Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States. It contains and borders a number...
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    On November 8, 2022, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor. Incumbent Democrat Muriel Bowser was elected to a third term. The Republican nominee...
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    elections in Washington, D.C. (2020)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 20, 2020. Sakellaridis, Faye (September 18, 2020). "60 Percent of DC Voters Support...
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    Columbia". D.C. Office of the Secretary. Archived from the original on 2012-10-23. Retrieved May 12, 2012. Glaser, Jason (2003). Washington, D.C.. Capstone...
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    Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor. Incumbent Democrat Muriel Bowser won re-election, becoming the first Mayor to do so for Washington,...
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    2024 District of Columbia Democratic presidential primary (category 2024 elections in Washington, D.C.)
    rematch". ABC News. Retrieved May 5, 2023. "Presidential election in Washington, D.C., 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 22, 2024. "District of Columbia...
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    On November 8, 1994, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor. It featured the return of Marion Barry, who served as mayor from 1979 until 1991...
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    On November 7, 2006, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor. It determined the successor to two-term mayor Anthony A. Williams, who did not...
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  • The following is a timeline of the history of Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States. 1751: Georgetown founded 1752 – February: First...
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    On November 5, 2002, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor, with incumbent Democratic mayor Anthony A. Williams easily defeating Carol Schwartz...
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    Haley campaigns in Washington ahead of D.C. Republican primary". Associated Press. PBS NewsHour. Retrieved March 2, 2024. "The DC GOP Presidential Primary...
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    alongside primaries in South Dakota, New Mexico, New Jersey, Montana. The D.C. Statehood Green Party primary was held on June 4, 2024, alongside primaries...
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    On November 7, 1978, Washington, D.C., held the second election for its mayor as a result of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The primary election...
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    On November 4, 2014, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor, concurrently with U.S. Senate elections in various states and U.S. House elections...
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    38°51′43.6″N 76°59′43.1″W / 38.862111°N 76.995306°W / 38.862111; -76.995306 Anacostia station is a Washington Metro station in Washington, D.C., on the Green...
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    Washington City Paper. Retrieved May 15, 2016. Davis, Aaron C. (July 12, 2016). "D.C. statehood measure approved for November ballot". The Washington...
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    presidential election. Washington, D.C. voters chose 3 electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Washington, D.C. was won by...
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    Washington, D.C., held its first direct election for its mayor on November 5, 1974. It followed the passage of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act...
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    Francisco study based on the 2004 presidential election exit polls, ranked Washington, D.C. as the 4th most liberal city in the country. This information supports...
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