MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Ashland Johnson

Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes

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Ashland Johnson (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Name: Ashland Johnson

Age: 32

Occupation: Civil rights lawyer

Identify as: Gay

What are you looking for in a mate? A partnership with someone who moves me.

Biggest turn-off: Turtlenecks

Biggest turn-on: A woman who knows the difference between a man-to-man and zone. Or a great smile.

Hobbies: Sports, infusing bourbon, biking, photography and vintage cameras

Describe your ideal first date: Afternoon art exhibit followed by cocktails and dinner at a cozy bistro. Low lights and close contact. Witty repartee.

Favorite TV show: “X-Files”

Celebrity crush: Melissa Harris-Perry

One obscure fact about yourself: I can name more than 10 different “Star Trek” species.

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