Here are the 2026 Democratic primary results
In a historic election for D.C., progressive candidates had a strong showing.
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Here are the 2026 Democratic primary results
In a historic election for D.C., progressive candidates had a strong showing.
What comes next after D.C.’s historic primary?
Can McDuffie run again? How will the balance of power change? And what’s going on in November?
Aparna Raj wins the Ward 1 Democratic primary race
The democratic socialist won with 52% of the vote after four rounds of tabulation under ranked-choice voting.
Janeese Lewis George declares victory in D.C.'s mayoral primary
She bested her former council colleague Kenyan McDuffie by double digits, crowning a wave of progressive wins.
Elissa Silverman wins the At-Large special election
The former councilmember will serve out the remainder of Kenyan McDuffie’s term, which ends in January.
Robert White wins D.C. delegate race
He is set to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's representative in the House of Representatives.
Janeese Lewis George poised for victory in the mayoral race
Progressive candidates had a strong showing in a historic election for D.C.
Noncitizens can vote in D.C.'s local election, but many are afraid
Amid an upsurge in immigration enforcement, many are hesitant to head to the polls.
Opinion: Washington needs a mayor ready to meet this moment
Under my administration, economic growth will be inclusive across all communities, connected to our residents in need, and fiscally disciplined.
Opinion: For affordable bills, we need to put people first, not Pepco
As mayor, I’ll implement a comprehensive, 10-point plan to lower the cost of our energy bills.
How D.C.'s political campaigns are (and aren't) using AI
Candidates have largely embraced the use of artificial intelligence, which is unregulated in local political campaigns
Why D.C. probably won't know who won on election night
With the introduction of ranked-choice voting, officials say the results could take days.