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Kinney Zalesne

DemocraticU.S. House, DC-00District of Columbia

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: Democratic primary results not reportedJun 16, 2026 · no count published
The race: Everyone running for DC-00 · Compare Zalesne with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: STATEHOOD
CAPITAL CAUCUS
PUBLIC SAFETY
EDUCATION
HOUSING
Read all 7 in their words
Money: $824.6K raised, $720.6K spent, $104K cash on hand (through Sep 30, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 6.1% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 28% from District of Columbia · largest committee giver TRI-STATE MAXED-OUT WOMEN, $2.5K
Backed by: Former US Attorney General Eric Holder · Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez · Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and 16 more. As the campaign lists them

Their wordsWhat does Zalesne say they will do?

7 priorities from kinneyfordc.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

7 priorities · 12 quoted statements

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$824.6K

$824,581

Spent

$720.6K

$720,556

Cash on hand

$104K

$104,024

FEC filings, Jul 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00911842

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

87¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 6 reports ($720.6K of $824.6K). Cash on hand went from $357.4K on Sep 30, 2025 to $104K on Sep 30, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025	$435,882	$78,519	$357,364
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$158,003	$70,174	$445,192
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$158,946	$137,554	$466,584
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through May 27, 2026	$43,065	$304,230	$205,419
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$28,684	$89,028	$145,076
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$0	$41,052	$104,024

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $824,581 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$678,25882%

Largest donors

Ken Goldman2 contributions, latest Apr 15, 2026 · BROOKLYN, NY$10,000
Jennifer Jacobsen3 contributions, latest Jul 31, 2025 · LOBBYIST · SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT · ARLINGTON, VA$7,500
Lisa Vandenburgh4 contributions, latest Dec 22, 2025 · WASHINGTON, DC$7,200
Lorraine Bardeen2 contributions, latest Jul 18, 2025 · TECHNOLOGY · MSFT · SEATTLE, WA$7,000
David Billings2 contributions, latest Jul 20, 2025 · NOT EMPLOYED · WEST PALM BEACH, FL$7,000
Erin Chapple2 contributions, latest Jul 20, 2025 · ENGINEER · MICROSOFT · SEATTLE, WA$7,000
James Chapple2 contributions, latest Jul 20, 2025 · COMPOSER · SELF · SEATTLE, WA$7,000
Kevin Downey2 contributions, latest Jul 20, 2025 · ATTORNEY · WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY, LLP · WASHINGTON, DC$7,000
Laura Faino2 contributions, latest Jul 17, 2025 · NOT EMPLOYED · MC LEAN, VA$7,000
Suzanne Friedman2 contributions, latest Oct 22, 2025 · NOT EMPLOYED · CHICAGO, IL$7,000

EndorsementsWho does Zalesne’s campaign say backs them?

19 endorsers listed on Kinney Zalesne’s own campaign site: 6 officials, 3 organizations, 10 people.

This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.

Officials 6

Former US Attorney General Eric Holder
Former US Attorney General
“Now this race is too important to get wrong. DC needs a representative who’s ready on day one to fight for the city's future. On June 16, DC voters have an opportunity to put the right team in place for the city's future. The DC council needs strong leaders and so does the Delegate's office. For this singular role, we need a proven, experienced fighter who can deliver on the national stage. That fighter is Kinney Zalesne.”
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
Rep.
“When I first met Kinney 31 years ago, she blew me away with her laser focus on justice. She knew that the White House, and then the Department of Justice, were levers of power that could serve the people. Under Trump and the Republicans, we see how those places are hurting–not serving–the people. We need Kinney’s strength, vision and fight in Congress to bring justice back to the people of DC.”
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam
Rep.
“Kinney is a powerful changemaker in both DC and nationally, I look forward to having her as my colleague in Congress and working together to support DC statehood and to grow our region’s economic strength.”
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Rep.
“I’ve worked closely with Kinney for almost 20 years both in public service and in business. She’s a powerhouse.”
CARLOS DEL TORO
– Carlos Del Toro, 78th Secretary of the United States Navy and Marine Corps · 78th Secretary of the United States Navy and Marine Corps
“I also know and deeply respect Eleanor Holmes Norton. Kinney is best-suited to carry on Congresswoman Norton's tremendous legacy of service to the people of DC.” “Having served as Secretary of the US Navy, I know that in times of crisis, what matters most in a leader is broad-based experience, impeccable ethics, and the vision and courage to do bold things. Kinney is that leader in the DC Congressional race.” – Carlos Del Toro, 78th Secretary of the United States…”
RICHARD DANZIG
– Richard Danzig, former Secretary of the Navy · Former United States Secretary of the Navy
“For over two decades, I have admired Kinney Zalesne as a person, as a neighbor and as a vibrantly committed citizen of the District of Columbia. As a former Secretary of the Navy, I have seen a number of people who have accomplished a great deal, but few who have been as broadly and creatively effective as Kinney.” – Richard Danzig, former United States Secretary of the Navy”

Organizations 3

DC WOMEN IN POLITICS
“Kinney Zalesne received the highest number of votes for the Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives seat, and therefore recognized as the DC Women in Politics Preference Poll winner for this seat.” – Anita Bellamy Shelton, Chair of DC Women In Politics”
Emerge
Heart of a Nation

People 10

JAIME HARRISON
– Jaime Harrison, former DNC Chair
“I’ve known Kinney long enough to say: she is ready to carry forward Eleanor Holmes Norton’s spirit of strength, purpose, and relentless advocacy for the people of Washington, DC.” —Jaime Harrison, Former DNC Chair I am proud to endorse Kinney Zalesne — an extraordinary leader, mentor, and friend — to represent…”
TRICIA DUNCAN
– Tricia Duncan, ANC Commissioner, Ward 3 · ANC3D02, Community Advocate
“Kinney is not running because it is easy. She is running because she believes deeply that our community deserves a louder voice and a fair shot. I trust her to fight with integrity, urgency, and an unwavering commitment to the people of DC.” – Tricia Duncan, Ward 3 ANC Commissioner, Community Advocate”
JEFFREY DENNY
— Jeff Denny, Ward 3 resident, former ANC commissioner · Washington Writer, Former ANC Member · Ward 3 resident, former ANC commissioner
“The power of the Delegate is not in the role but in the person, someone with decades of national relationships to build DC’s case across the country.”
J.B. SCHRAMM
— J.B. Schramm, Managing Partner, Grove Collective Foundation; Co-Founder, Peer Forward; Ward 3 Resident · Managing Partner, Grove Collective Foundation · Washington, D.C. resident for 35 years
“Kinney helped transform Peer Forward from a neighborhood effort serving a few hundred kids to a city-wide, and then national, operation.” — J.B. Schramm, Managing Partner, Grove Collective Foundation; Co-Founder, Peer Forward; Ward 3 Resident”
NAOMI REEM
— Naomi Reem,former Head of School Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital (Ward 4)
“Kinney is both a strategic problem-solver and a caring, warm listener. She knew when to defuse tensions in our community and when to crystallize and resolve them.” — Naomi Reem, former Head of School Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital (Ward 4)”
THERESA ATTA IFOGAH
— Theresa Atta Ifogah, Former Director of Program, Peer Forward; DC native
“What’s always stood out about Kinney is her passion and dedication for serving others.” —Theresa Atta Ifogah, Former Director of Program, Peer Forward; DC native”
A’SHANTI F. GHOLAR
President & CEO, Emerge
“Kinney is the kind of leader who doesn’t shy away from complexity but leans into it with thoughtfulness and compassion.” “The voters of DC should know that Kinney has unusual talents, passions and skills. She is the kind of leader who doesn’t shy away from complexity but leans into it with thoughtfulness and compassion. It’s a gift to have her on your team.”
CHRIS MOORE
“As a retired Police Chief, I know that keeping communities safe takes leaders who can bring together all its sectors — from business to government to nonprofits to political parties to thought leaders. Kinney has excelled at the top of all of those sectors and is uniquely positioned to help DC be the strong, safe, flourishing community our Nation's Capital should be." — Chris Moore, Retired Police Chief”

Top donor states
Name		Amount
District of Columbia home238 contributions · 28%		$190,871
Maryland111 contributions · 19%		$126,664
New York62 contributions · 11%		$78,545
Washington29 contributions · 9.4%		$64,500
Virginia24 contributions · 4.8%		$32,875
California23 contributions · 4.1%		$27,750
Florida27 contributions · 3.9%		$26,501
Illinois9 contributions · 3.6%		$24,750

Top donor states

Name

Amount

District of Columbia home238 contributions · 28%

$190,871

Maryland111 contributions · 19%

$126,664

New York62 contributions · 11%

$78,545

Washington29 contributions · 9.4%

$64,500

Virginia24 contributions · 4.8%

$32,875

California23 contributions · 4.1%

$27,750

Florida27 contributions · 3.9%

$26,501

Illinois9 contributions · 3.6%

$24,750

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 201 contributions · 29% of ranked		$185,537
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 38 contributions · 6.2% of ranked		$39,010
Microsoft15 contributions · 4.6% of ranked		$29,200
Quadrant Strategies6 contributions · 2.5% of ranked		$15,500
MSFT4 contributions · 2.2% of ranked		$14,000
Polinger Company3 contributions · 1.5% of ranked		$9,500
Jenner & Block LLP3 contributions · 1.4% of ranked		$9,000
Williams & Connolly LLP4 contributions · 1.3% of ranked		$8,500

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 201 contributions · 29% of ranked

$185,537

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 38 contributions · 6.2% of ranked

$39,010

Microsoft15 contributions · 4.6% of ranked

$29,200

Quadrant Strategies6 contributions · 2.5% of ranked

$15,500

MSFT4 contributions · 2.2% of ranked

$14,000

Polinger Company3 contributions · 1.5% of ranked

$9,500

Jenner & Block LLP3 contributions · 1.4% of ranked

$9,000

Williams & Connolly LLP4 contributions · 1.3% of ranked

$8,500

Name		Amount
Technicolor Campaigns LLC3 payments · 28% of all spending		$202,575
Management Personnel Exchange3 payments · 8% of all spending		$57,594
Rasmussen, Haley17 payments · 7.8% of all spending		$56,097
Mission Control7 payments · 7.1% of all spending		$50,889
NGP VAN11 payments · 4.2% of all spending		$30,264
Hart Research Associates1 payment · 4% of all spending		$28,500
Adofo, Salim11 payments · 3.8% of all spending		$27,500
ActBlue Technical Services58 payments · 3.4% of all spending		$24,583

Occupation as filed		Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an occupation · 198 contributions · 26% of ranked		$178,037
Attorney54 contributions · 7.4% of ranked		$49,775
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 23 contributions · 4.9% of ranked		$33,350
Real Estate14 contributions · 4.3% of ranked		$29,100
Consultant38 contributions · 4.3% of ranked		$29,051
Lawyer33 contributions · 3.9% of ranked		$26,250
CEO21 contributions · 3.6% of ranked		$24,100
Technology5 contributions · 2.4% of ranked		$16,000

Kinney Zalesne

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Zalesne say they will do?

1Priority 1: STATEHOOD 1 statement

2Priority 2: CAPITAL CAUCUS 1 statement

3Priority 3: PUBLIC SAFETY 3 statements

4Priority 4: EDUCATION 2 statements

5Priority 5: HOUSING 2 statements

6Priority 6: ECONOMY AND JOBS 2 statements

7Priority 7: TECHNOLOGY AND AI 1 statement

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $824,581 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Zalesne’s campaign say backs them?

Officials 6

Organizations 3

People 10

BallotWhen is Zalesne on the ballot?

PollsWhat do public polls of the DC-00 House race show?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 1 page

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Committees that gave

Where the donors live $684,547 placed by state

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Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $267,550 across this race

What the payments were for $668,317 itemized

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