Denise Rosado is running as a Republican for the District of Columbia’s non-voting delegate seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The general election is Nov. 3.
Democrat Robert White and Statehood Green candidate Kymone Freeman are also in the race, according to BallotReady election data.
The office
The House Clerk’s explanation of the delegate role says delegates can speak, introduce bills and offer amendments. They can serve on House committees but cannot vote on final passage of legislation in the full House.
Background
BallotReady profile data lists Rosado’s juris doctor from Arizona State University in 2015. It lists work as a Federal Communications Commission policy attorney from 2023 to 2025 and an Arizona assistant attorney general from 2022 to 2023.
Housing
Campaign statements recorded in BallotReady’s profile say Rosado supports converting empty spaces into housing and advocating for new development. She argues that increasing housing supply would make homes more affordable.
Public safety
Rosado supports coordination with federal law enforcement, tougher sentencing and prosecution. Her campaign credits a federal law enforcement presence with reducing crime; that is the candidate’s claim.
Jobs and the economy
Rosado says she would seek federal incentives to bring businesses and jobs downtown. She also wants D.C. to become a hub for artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Taxes
Rosado argues that D.C. residents should not pay federal income taxes because they lack a voting representative in Congress.
Education
Rosado criticizes the relationship between D.C. school spending and student outcomes. Her campaign attributes the results to leadership problems.
This profile uses BallotReady profile data and recorded campaign statements. Policy positions are Rosado’s stated views. She had not submitted a Surround Sound News questionnaire response when the profile was prepared.
