The 51st

Archived Newsletters

All of our election coverage in one place

The polls are open. Here’s everything you need to know.

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The 51st Jun 9, 2026

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Why is the 311 app broken?

Plus, Bowser's budget may threaten food access.

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The 51st Jun 4, 2026

Meet our team

Meet our team: Sam Delgado

Sam joined The 51st as a full-time reporter in May.

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The 51st Jun 3, 2026

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D.C. courts in crisis

Plus, the story of one man detained by ICE

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The 51st May 28, 2026

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Inside D.C.’s *other* At-Large race

Plus, a recap of our D.C. Delegate debate and a local's guide to advocacy.

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The 51st May 21, 2026

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Our voter guide is here

Everything you need to know about the June 16 primary elections

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The 51st May 19, 2026

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Waiting for library books?

Plus, meet the candidates vying for Anita Bond's at-large council seat.

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The 51st May 14, 2026

DCision2026

Live at 6 p.m. ET: D.C. Delegate to Congress Debate

Watch as the candidates in the Democratic primary for D.C.'s Congressional representative face off.

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The 51st May 14, 2026

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Fact-checking the mayoral race

Plus, meet the candidates running to replace Eleanor Holmes Norton

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The 51st May 11, 2026

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Snowcrete cleanup cost how much!? 👀

Plus, how Trump is threatening D.C. wildlife conservation, and things to do this weekend.

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The 51st May 7, 2026

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A budget breakdown 🤑

Plus, how D.C. is responding to rising domestic violence deaths, and 10 places your kids will love visiting.

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The 51st Apr 30, 2026

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Make D.C. square again?

Plus, meet the outsiders running for mayor.

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The 51st Apr 28, 2026