U.S. Rep Oye Owolewa

DC, the Election Day countdown is ON! Oct. 26–Nov. 1: Early voting Nov. 3: Election Day Nov. 3, 8 PM: Ballot drop box deadline Nov. 3: Mail-in ballot postmark deadline (must arrive by Nov. 13). Make your plan and let your voice be heard!

🗳️ Excited to join Howard University’s APHA-ASP for Bison Pharmily Votes! 🦬 Let’s talk civic engagement and how public policy impacts pharmacy and healthcare! 📅 Oct. 27 | 6–7 PM | Teams 🗳️ Group trip to the polls: Oct. 30 at 1 PM, MLK Library.

Great connecting with the Committee of 100’s board and members to discuss our shared vision for Washington, DC!

Proud to join Jubilee Housing for its Raise the Roof celebration! Dr. Khudur’s journey is a reminder of what stable, affordable housing can make possible. Every DC resident deserves a place to call home and an opportunity to thrive. #AffordableHousing #DC

A heartfelt thank you to DC Voters for Animals and Yala Ice Cream for hosting such a wonderful Ice Cream Social! Thank you again to our hosts and everyone who joined us for an evening of community, compassion, and, of course, delicious ice cream!

Great music and even better community vibes at Porchfest on Capitol Hill! Loved seeing neighbors come together to celebrate local artists and the creativity that makes DC special. This is what community is all about!

🍦 Ice Cream with Oye is back! Join me Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 PM at Yala Greek Ice Cream in Georgetown! We’re teaming up with Pro Animal DC and DC Voters for Animals for sweet treats, great conversations, and community connection. Come grab a scoop! 🍨 #IceCreamWithOye #OyeForDC

Last night, I joined Adam Eidinger and Slobodan Milic at GW Law for a conversation about foie gras and Initiative 86’s path to law. Thank you to GW Law’s Animal Law program and everyone who came to talk about how ballot initiatives shape policy in the District.

It was great joining Dr. Lynn Jennings and hearing more about what she plans to tackle for Ward 5 families, students, and educators on the DC State Board of Education. Thank you for having me, Lynn, and I look forward to seeing the work ahead!

Nigeria at 66! Proud to celebrate alongside the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States and his wife, with fellow Nigerians making an impact across so many fields. Moments like these remind me why I’m proud of where I come from, and who I carry with me as I serve D.C.

DC voters - if you want to ensure @elissasilverman.bsky.social and @repoyedc.bsky.social are elected, get a voting buddy and have one person rank Elissa 1 and Oye 2 and the other rank Oye 1 and Elissa 2. (And then get the DC Council to switch the RCV counting method to single-transferable-vote.)

It was an honor to join the Hispanic Lobbyists Association for the La Placita: Avanza Awards. I stand in solidarity with the Latino community and am grateful to HLA for the invitation and for celebrating our shared stories, culture, and leadership. ¡Sí se puede! Better yet… ¡Sí se pudo

A second chance needs a real path forward. I appreciated hearing from leaders centering reentry and the people directly affected by it. In DC, that means tackling barriers to housing, jobs, and opportunity for neighbors returning home. Thank you, @ficpfm, for leading this work.

🗳️ JOLPOL proudly endorses the following pro- #Justice, #Opportunity, & #Liberty candidates for November General #Election2026: 🗳️ #WashingtonDC #DistrictofColumbia #DC: #CityCouncil: #AtLarge: @repoyedc.bsky.social Oye Owolewa / CW @elissasilverman.bsky.social, #Independent! #GOTV #VOTE #DCpol ⚖️

Great spending time with the Ward 6 Dems and ANC leaders, and always good to see Ms. Karen! The best conversations start with neighbors who know their communities and show up for them every day. I’m listening, and I’m ready to keep working together for Ward 6 and the entire District.

Last night, I made my case at the DC At-Large Council debate: protect Home Rule, expand access to health care, and make the District a place where more people can afford to build a future. Thank you to DC Debates and everyone who tuned in.

“Like the phoenix, we rise rooted in purpose, fueled by service, and ready for what’s next.” An incredible evening at the Phoenix Awards celebrating Black leadership, culture, and excellence during CBC Weekend. The energy spoke for itself!

Great conversations and meaningful connections at The Hunt Institute. I appreciated the opportunity to engage with leaders committed to strengthening education and expanding opportunity for every student. Thank you to The Hunt Institute for creating space for this important work.

CBC Week energy! Had a great time joining an incredible group of leaders for The Single Mingle’s Congressional Black Caucus Panel and Mixer. We talked politics, purpose, relationships, and the issues impacting unmarried adults across the District.

Thank you to the DC Hospital Association for today’s important conversation. As a pharmacist, I’ve seen the real cost of lost coverage. With federal Medicaid changes taking effect January 1, our hospitals and the Council must be aligned and prepared. dcha.org

CBC Week kicked off the right way! Thank you to The Black Tech Collective for bringing Black builders, founders and leaders together.

Art has a way of bringing people together, and DC’s creative community was on full display at the DC Art Now 2026 Opening Reception and Art All Night kickoff! We must continue investing in the people and spaces that make DC’s culture one of a kind. #ArtAllNightDC #DCArtNow

I appreciated the opportunity to speak with our seniors, hear what matters most to them, and share a few laughs along the way at the Ward 7 Senior Lunchtime Mix. Thank you to the DC Office of Planning and the Greater Washington Urban League for creating such a welcoming space at Marvin Gaye Park.

Today, we celebrate the working people who power our communities, strengthen our neighborhoods, and make DC the district we’re proud to call home. Your hard work deserves more than recognition, it deserves respect, opportunity, and leadership that stands with you. Happy Labor Day, DC!

Restoring the DC Health Alliance took persistence, partnership, and people who refused to stop fighting. I was proud to celebrate with the Keep DC Healthy Coalition, and as your next DC Council At-Large Member, I’ll keep working to ensure every Washingtonian has access to the care they deserve.

Tomorrow, I’m joining the Defend DC Coalition at Freedom Plaza to stand up for DC’s home rule, our rights, and our democracy. When DC is attacked, we organize and fight back. 📍 Freedom Plaza 🗓 Aug. 24 | 1 PM Join us. #DefendDC #DCStatehood

Great evening at Honfleur Gallery for the opening of Out of Chaos. 🎨 DC’s artists and creative spaces are a vital part of what makes our district special. Proud to support the talent, culture and storytelling happening right here at home. Congrats to Luis and all the featured artists!

Celebrating a major win for DC! Proud to join the Keep DC Healthy Coalition to celebrate the return of the DC Health Alliance and the community advocacy that made it happen. Access to healthcare matters and when DC stands together, we get results.

Great to be at the reopening of Mott’s Market on Capitol Hill! Local businesses are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods, and it was great seeing the community come out to welcome Mott’s back. #CapitolHill #ShopLocalDC

I enjoyed hearing directly from young Washingtonians about what it takes to work, live, and plant roots right here in DC. As your next DC Council At-Large Member, I’ll work to ensure DC remains a place where young people can build careers, afford to live, and create a future of their own. 🌱

Honored to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Ẹgbẹ́ Ọmọ Yorùbá North America and receive the Distinguished Public Service and Leadership Award. My Yoruba heritage remains a source of pride, strength and purpose. Ẹ ṣé! 🇳🇬

History made! Initiative 86 is officially on the ballot, with more verified signatures than any ballot initiative in D.C. history. Proud to celebrate this people-powered victory with the advocates and residents who made it possible. Now, on to the ballot box! 🗳️

Thank you to CNN for having me to discuss today’s pressing issues, including the ongoing National Guard occupation in Washington, D.C. As your next DC Council At-Large Member, I’ll continue standing up for D.C. residents and advocating for the District we deserve.

Had a great time with the students of SW Academy DC discussing civic engagement, leadership, and the power of using your voice. Our young people aren’t just the future, they’re leaders today.

Civic engagement starts with showing up. Looking forward to speaking with students at SW Academy DC today about leadership, public service, and the power of using your voice. As your next DC Council At-Large Member, I’ll always invest in the next generation.

The Eastern Branch of the Boys & Girls Club has been closed since 2007, but Ward 7 hasn’t forgotten what it meant to generations of young people. Proud to stand with neighbors commemorating this historic building and its legacy.

@repoyedc.bsky.social is on Politics Hour with @nnamdikid.bsky.social for the first time! And it's sad to see @alexkoma.bsky.social go--wishing you the best and thanks for all you have done for local reporting in DC. wamu.org/story/26/07/...

Great spending time with neighbors at the Ward 8 Democrats Unity Happy Hour. Conversations like these remind me why community matters. As your next DC Council At-Large Member, I’ll keep showing up, listening, and fighting for every ward. #DCValues #Ward8

Join me tomorrow at 12 PM on wamu885’s The Politics Hour with The Kojo Show. We’ll discuss the future of our District, this campaign, and what’s ahead. Tune in! As your next #DCCouncil At-Large Member, I’m ready to get to work.

I joined the kickoff of the 2026 School Supplies Collection Drive at Two Macs Barbershop. As your next DC Council At-Large member, I’ll continue supporting the community organizations and small businesses investing in our young people. If you’re able, consider donating.

Leadership means speaking up when it matters. As your next DC Council At-Large Member, I’ll continue standing for due process, dignity, and every Washingtonian. The work continues. #TeamOye

BOE released more data today so we can do our own calculations on RCV! Topline for head-to-heads: - W1: @aparnafordc.bsky.social - 63.6% - Mayor: @janeese4dc.bsky.social - 60% - At Large: @repoyedc.bsky.social - 63.8% More below! (1/3)

It was great spending time with residents at Capitol Hill Tower yesterday, talking about the issues that matter most to our seniors. As your next DC Council At-Large Member, I’ll keep fighting for affordable housing, quality healthcare, and a District where every generation can thrive.

This week I met with the Monumental team to discuss youth sports, gender equity, access to facilities and equipment, and the role major institutions should play in strengthening our communities. The work continues.

Great time at Community Paint Day in Adams Morgan yesterday. Public art brings people together and reminds us that every community deserves spaces that reflect its people. As your next DC Council At-Large Member, I’ll keep supporting the artists and community organizations that make DC stronger.

Set your alarm. ☀️ I’ll be back on Sunrise on The Hill tomorrow at 7:40 AM on DC News Now. See you in the morning.

This Saturday I am marching in the Palisades 4th of July parade, and I hope you can join me. I will be at 4700 Whitehaven Pkwy NW at 10AM representing for all of DC. Link⬇️ actionnetwork.org/events/palis... #TeamOye #DCCouncil #Palisades4thofJuly

Thank you WUSA9 for highlighting our Democratic primary victory. As DC’s next At-Large Councilmember, I’m ready to keep delivering results and earning your trust as we head toward November.

What do wins from @aparnafordc.bsky.social in Ward 1 and @repoyedc.bsky.social for At-Large mean for D.C.? Our reporter @samdelgado.bsky.social joined @nbcwashington.com to discuss the Democratic primary election results and break down the clear message voters sent at the ballot box.

Just wanted to say thank you. To everyone who supported this campaign, volunteered, donated, voted, and believed in our vision for DC, I’m grateful. This is your victory too. Now, let’s keep building toward November.