LEGISLATIVE · DC · 1979-1997
John Ray
At-Large Councilmember · Democrat · District of Columbia
On the record
Lost 1990+1994 Mayor primaries
Background
Between 1979 and 1997, John Ray held the At-Large Councilmember seat in District of Columbia, a 18-year tenure. Took office after Betty Ann Kane; succeeded by Carol Schwartz. Note: Lost 1990+1994 Mayor primaries. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor Marion Barry.
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Others who held this office in District of Columbia
- Kenyan McDuffie (2023-present)
- Christina Henderson (2021-present)
- Robert White Jr. (2016-present)
- Elissa Silverman (2015-2023)
- David Grosso (2013-2021)
- Anita Bonds (2012-present)
- Vincent Orange (2011-2016)
- Michael A. Brown (2008-2013)
- Kwame Brown (2005-2011)
- Phil Mendelson (1999-2012)
- Carol Schwartz (1997-2009)
- David Catania (1997-2015)
- Harold Brazil (1997-2005)
- Linda Cropp (1990-1997)
- Bill Lightfoot (1989-1997)
- Carol Schwartz (1985-1989)