Endorsements and Statements of Support
Organizational Endorsements
Elected Officials and Community Leader Endorsements
Alexander Ting
Student State Board Rep 2026-27
Sitara Mazumdar
Student State Board Rep 2025-26
Nyla Dinkins
Student State Board Rep 2025-26
Joe Villaflor
Student State Board Rep 2023-24
Liv Birnstad
Student State Board Rep 2022-23
Lisa Raymond
Former State Board President and At-Large Council Candidate
Donnie Shaw
Ward 5 Resident and Rotary Club President
Marion Babcock
Ward 5 Resident, Mom of Four, and Education and Healthcare Advocate
Dwight Davis
Ward 5 Educator, Community Leader, Fellow Student Advocate
Community Statements of Support
“Here is a School Board Candidate that has the planks on his platform that will provide measurable outcomes for our public schools in Ward 5. Increased Literacy Percentages, improved student attendance, and a growing workforce readiness makes up his foundation.”
Donnie Shaw, Ward 5 Resident and Rotary Club President
"I've known Jon since 10th grade and he helped me be successful during my high school years in DC. I have personally experienced his dedication to improving the educational experiences of students in DC through debate. Coupling that with his work highlighting student voices, I know that he will bring the same commitment to the State Board of Education."
Joey Villaflor, former Student State Board Representative
“As a parent co-chair who served on School Without Walls HS LSAT for three years and co-lead of the DC LSAT Collective for four years, I know what it’s like to show up and testify on behalf of parents and students. Jon is actively showing up for the conversations parents are having about education. I wholeheartedly endorse Jon Alfuth for Ward 5 SBOE because he is already doing the work.”
Marion Babcock, Ward 5 Resident, Mom of four, and education and healthcare advocate
“I have had the pleasure of meeting Jon and learning about his priorities for the district and his commitment to education. I am familiar with his exemplary work as a debate coach and his passion for uplifting student voices. I am confident that he will bring that same passion towards serving Ward 5 students and families.”
Nyla Dinkins, former Student State Board Representative
“I've known Jon from his longtime work as an exemplary debate coach for DC students, where I’ve seen firsthand the commitment he has to promoting quality education and uplifting student voice. On the DC State Board of Education, I know that dedication will shine through in his service to the voices of Ward 5 students, families, and residents alike.”
Sitara Mazumdar, former Student State Board Representative
“I’m proud to support Jon Alfuth for the DC state board of education because he listens, serves, and does the work. Lets keep working together for stronger schools and brighter opportunities for every student in Washington, DC.”
Dwight Davis, Educator, Community leader, Fellow Advocate for Our Students
“I first met Jon through debate events, but working with him on his campaign gave me a deeper understanding of just how committed he is to improving education and ensuring that children have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. I have seen how passionate he is about making sure every student has the support they need, not just academically, but in preparing for their future.”
Lotonia Ferguson, Ward 5 resident & DC public school graduate