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Senator Ankit Jain

@ankitjaindc.bsky.social
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Elected U.S. Senator for Washington, DC. Fighting for the rights of 700k+ tax paying Americans. Connect with my office at senatorjaindc.com

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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This article confirms what we had suspected: Trump wants to take East Potomac Park away from everyone but his rich friends. We cannot let him take this public space from us. I am working hard to make sure these plans are never realized wapo.st/46XeZTk
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Trump’s upscale golf plan could destroy a D.C. haven for cyclists, runners
The president wants to eliminate the public road that loops around the Hains Point peninsula, allowing the golf course to stretch to the water’s edge.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I had a substantive conversation with @merkley.senate.gov today on how to pass DC statehood and voting rights through the Senate; as well as how we can ensure the federal government is managing public lands in DC to benefit Washingtonians. I’m looking forward to working together!
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Happy Yom Kippur from Capitol Hill! I hope all who celebrate had a joyous fast breaking
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The top four reasons DC should be a state, in honor of our star QB, Jayden Daniels. Let’s go Commanders! (if you want to see the fifth reason, check out our website senatorjaindc.com/about, but don’t tell JD5!)
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It’s @cbc.house.gov week in DC! I was glad to join the DC Young Dems & the @youngdems.bsky.social Black Caucus tonight to talk with Black leaders from around the country about the central role DC statehood must play in the fight for Black voting rights in America
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The top *four* reasons DC should be a state, in honor of our star QB Jayden Daniels. Let’s go Commanders! (if you want to see the fifth reason, check out our website senatorjaindc.com/about, but don’t tell JD5!)
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It was a pleasure to discuss with @pingree.house.gov, who oversees the budget for the National Park Service, how we can work together to ensure that the federal government manages federal land in DC to properly serve Washingtonians
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Cheering on the DMV’s own Frances Tiafoe to the U.S. Open final! We believe!!
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We must never forget the 2,977 people we lost 25 years ago at the Pentagon, World Trade Center, and on UA flight 93, where 40 brave souls stopped an attack on DC. Every life is sacred; today is a reminder of what happens when sick individuals lose sight of this essential truth
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It was a pleasure talking today with @pocan.house.gov, potentially the next Chair of the Appropriations subcommittee that writes the portion of the federal budget dealing with DC, about how we can work together to write a federal budget that supports DC rather than attacking us
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I am happy to report that the @democrats.org have overwhelmingly voted to REMOVE the proposed ban on RCV in presidential primaries. DC can now proceed with RCV in our 2028 presidential primary. We have stopped another attack on DC Home Rule
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We are facing a real risk that the @democrats.org will be the only entity to actually nullify DC law during the Trump presidency. One thing this article doesn’t dig into—DC’s RCV rules for presidential primaries are fully compatible with DNC requirements. A short 🧵 washingtonian.com/2026/08/14/d...
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DC Just Adopted Ranked-Choice Voting. The DNC May Undermine It. - Washingtonian
DC leaders are calling on the Democratic National Committee to reject its proposed ban on RCV in presidential primaries.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"We have not had a single anti-DC law pass Congress", I shared yesterday, one year into Trump's occupation of our city. DC is unified, unbroken, and fighting back. Thank you @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy for the coverage: www.wusa9.com/article/news...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A un año de la ocupación, nos manifestamos frente a la Casa Blanca para rechazar la extensión de la Guardia Nacional hasta 2029 en DC: medida antidemocrática, autoritaria y un desperdicio de fondos públicos. Gracias por la entrevista Thalia Varelas de @nmasunivision.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4y7m2se6
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Protestan en la Casa Blanca por la presencia de la Guardia Nacional en Washington hasta 2029
Manifestantes realizan protestas frente a la Casa Blanca para rechazar el despliegue de la Guardia Nacional en Washington, tras confirmarse que las tropas permanecerán en la capital hasta 2029. Integr...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today marked one year of the occupation of DC. This assault has had real consequences, but most Republican attacks on our city have failed. I'm proud to stand with @freedcproject.bsky.social today. A year later, DC remains unbroken, unbowed, and closer to statehood than ever.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This is a HUGE deal for public safety in DC. Swift and certain consequences for crimes has been shown to have a large impact in reducing crime. More judges mean perpetrators get convicted and sent to jail and innocent people are cleared faster. Congress finally did their job!
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Winning in 2026 is step one. Protecting our democracy requires organizing, ending filibuster excuses, and forcing our leaders to pass a new Voting Rights Act and DC statehood. We have to win power and actually use it. #protectdemocracy #dcstatehood #votingrights
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We’re used to Republicans attacking DC Home Rule, but now DNC insiders are working overtime to ban Ranked Choice Voting in 2028 primaries and nullify DC law. fairvoteaction.org/the-democrat...
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The Democratic Party’s Proposed Ban on Ranked Choice Voting in 2028 Presidential Primaries - FairVote Action
The Democratic Party Rules & Bylaws Committee is quietly proposing banning the use of ranked choice voting in presidential primaries.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Black voting power means DC Statehood. Period. I spoke at the Progressive Baptist National Convention about attacks on Black voting rights—and why DC must be part of that conversation. Taxation without representation has no place in modern America. #DC51 #StatehoodForDC #VotingRights
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The DNC is trying to block Ranked Choice Voting in DC. Don't let party insiders silence your voice. Stand up for voter choice and take action today. fairvoteaction.quorum.us/campaign/DNC... #RankedChoiceVoting #DCElections #PassRCV #DCPolitics
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
DC’s laws should be decided by DC residents—period. Appreciate @sampkcollins.bsky.social at @washingtoninformer.com for highlighting our work to protect Home Rule against congressional overreach. www.washingtoninformer.com/comer-dc-tax...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Protecting DC's budget autonomy means avoiding unnecessary political risks that invite Congressional oversight. Prior to the decision, I shared my concerns with executive leadership: we need to work together to defend local control. @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Busy days on the Hill fighting for DC. I rallied with advocates @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social shadow hearing on Trump's attacks on DC, lobbied Congress to vote NO on HR 9720, and we packed the hearing room as the bill was marked up. My message is clear: only Washingtonians govern Washingtonians.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
East Potomac Park belongs to the people of DC, not to the President and his wealthy friends. Trump wants to turn this into a luxury playground for the ultra-rich. On Saturday, Washingtonians came out to Hains Point to say loud and clear: This park is not for sale #SaveEastPo
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
To ensure DC has strong advocacy in favor of statehood & Home Rule on Capitol Hill, I have personally fundraised every dollar we spend on our lobbyist—at zero cost to D.C. taxpayers. Want to help us keep fighting for DC residents? Donate here: goodchange.app/donate/jain5...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Trump wants to turn East Potomac Park into an luxury destination for his rich & powerful friends. But DC is fighting back! I was proud to stand with @wabadc @saveeastpo and our DC community at Hains Point today to tell Donald Trump: East Potomac Park is not for sale. 🚲⛳️🌸
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚨🚨The House Oversight Committee is voting on Wednesday on a bill that would functionally end DC Home Rule. It would stop DC from making ANY changes to our tax code without congressional approval, making it impossible to govern ourselves 🚨 🚨 www.notus.org/metro/dc-tax...
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New House Bill Would Block D.C. From Raising Taxes
The bill, which faces an uphill battle in the Senate, would keep the D.C. Council from raising taxes without approval from Congress.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
You would never see National Guard troops deployed to any other place in the US without local representatives even knowing. DC residents deserve the same respect as everyone else. Read my full comments on the 2029 extension in @npr.org : www.npr.org/2026/07/14/n...
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Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., has been extended several times. Now it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
National housing reform is officially here, and it’s time to ask a critical question: Is DC’s Height Act next? The overwhelming bipartisan support for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives us a clear, undeniable roadmap for DC’s economic survival.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I am sorry to report that Governor Josh Green of Hawaii has joined the Trump occupation of DC and sent National Guard troops here without the consent of our local government. These troops are a useless waste of money. Gov. Green, bring your troops home NOW
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
"Jain added that if Whitmer 'actually believed her own stated mission, she’d have brought her troops home the moment evidence surfaced that they were part of Trump’s broader occupation of D.C.'” @govwhitmer.bsky.social needs to send the MI National Guard home NOW michiganadvance.com/2026/07/09/w...
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Washington, D.C.’s ‘shadow senator’ calls on Gretchen Whitmer to remove National Guard troops • Michigan Advance
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office gave no indication Thursday that it was planning to bring home its National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C. for the America250 celebration of the nation’s mil...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The Height Act gives Trump and ONLY Trump full reign to shape DC's skyline. It is wrong. We need to replace the federal Height Act with local height restrictions so the people who live in DC can shape our skyline and control our housing policy www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Trump’s proposed triumphal arch clears another key hurdle
The National Capital Planning Commission, led by the president’s allies, voted to advance the project near Arlington Cemetery, tabling a height question for later.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Loved celebrating the 4th with DC neighbors! While America celebrated 250 years of independence from taxation without representation, nearly 700k of us still live under that colonial mandate. We deserve an equal voice. #DCStatehood 📸: Damien Hubert / B. Minor Enterprises, LLC
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Today we celebrate the birth of a great nation founded on the idea that no one should be taxed without representation, and we rededicate ourselves to ensuring it fulfills that promise and gives voting representation through #DCStatehood to the 700,000+ residents of DC. Happy Independence Day!
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Expand Democracy @expanddemocracy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
"700,000 taxpaying Americans. No vote in Congress. Local laws subject to congressional veto at any time. That's DC." — @ankitjaindc.bsky.social on why DC statehood is a live democracy problem, not a distant one. New 🎙️Democracy Lab out now! 🔗 expanddem.substack.com/p/why-dc-sta...
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🎙️Why DC Statehood Can't Wait
Featuring Ankit Jain
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
DC General Election Update: For the At-Large seats, the RCV process will shift a bit from the format we saw in the primary. Listen to me break down the changes below so you can stay informed on the changes before you cast your ballot! #DCVotes #DCGeneralElection www.instagram.com/reel/DaDa7Y4...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Our community showed up loud, proud, and beautifully queer for the Capital Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈✨Incredible energy on the streets celebrating love, joy, and community. Huge thanks to everyone who marched with our delegation. Love wins every single day!
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Our community showed up loud, proud, and beautifully queer for the Capital Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈✨Incredible energy on the streets celebrating love, joy, and community. Huge thanks to everyone who marched with our delegation. Love wins every single day!
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We have just learned that @govwhitmer.bsky.social and @GovTimWalz have bowed to Trump and sent hundreds of National Guard troops to occupy DC streets. Let me be clear in case these Dem Governors are not getting the message: DC DOES NOT WANT YOU TO SEND NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS HERE.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
@fairvote.bsky.social D.C. showed up loud & clear for Juneteenth! ✊🏾 Incredible energy on the parade route celebrating Black liberation & culture. We honor this history by continuing the fight for civil rights, voting representation, & full #DCStatehood. Thank you to all who marched! 🇺🇸✨
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Tomorrow is #Juneteenth, we celebrate liberation, resilience, and the end of slavery in America. But as we honor this historic day, we must also recognize that the march toward true equality and full citizenship for all Americans remains unfinished
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Donald Trump cannot unilaterally "take back" DC. His unhinged rants about how he might do so only matter if you ALLOW it to matter. Don't let it matter--rank the candidates you think will best represent you in office and ignore the empty threats
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I am happy to report that the congressional disapproval period for both of these laws expired today. The FAAR Act and Body Worn Camera Act are now law, and any disapproval resolution passed regarding the laws will no longer have any legal effect
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The Height Act means Trump can do what he wants, but DC can't. We need to replace the federal Height Act with a local Height Act to ensure that the people who live here also have the authority to decide what gets built in our city and what our skyline looks like
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I joined @justinjpearson.bsky.social tonight for a conversation on how both the Callais decision neutering the Voting Rights Act and the opposition to DC statehood are part of the same resistance to Black and minority voting rights. Thank you to the Ward 2 Democrats and partners for organizing!
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
If the Height Act protected DC from huge Trump egomaniacal projects, as some have claimed, why is the Trump Arch moving forward? This is a ridiculous talking point that has no basis in reality. The Height Act only takes rights away from DC, it does not protect us
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
DC does not do congestion pricing, so this whole thing is a waste of time. But it's possible that in the future the region will come together and decide it would make sense (DC would never go it alone). Why would DC-area legislators vote to ban themselves from having the option?
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Share this video with someone who has never heard of DC’s Statehood Delegation. If you support the fight for DC statehood, submit testimony at bit.ly/fundstatehood to ask the DC Council to appropriately fund the fight and increase the Statehood Delegation’s funding by $100K for FY 2027
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The federal restriction on how tall buildings can be in DC is a colonial attack on Washingtonians’ right to decide for ourselves what our housing policy should be. Supporting the federal Height Act is opposing DC Home Rule
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
On 5/1 we celebrate #DCStatehoodDay! Thank you to the DC Statehood PAC for organizing this event where we rededicate ourselves to making Washington DC the 51st state in the nation. I truly do believe we are closer than we have ever been
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