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Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for D.C.'s non-voting congressional delegate seat, securing a spot in the November general election. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who held the seat for 35 years, will not seek re-election, leading to the first competitive race in decades. The contest highlights ongoing debates over statehood and federal control of Washington, D.C.

D.C. voters are selecting a new mayor, council members, and a delegate to Congress in an election that could reshape the city's leadership. The race uses ranked choice voting for the first time in a major election, with candidates like Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George competing in the mayor’s race. Concerns about affordability and political divisions, particularly within the Democratic Party, are central to the contest.

President Donald Trump warns the federal government might take greater control over Washington, D.C., if Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist, wins the mayoral race. Lewis George and other candidates oppose this, emphasizing D.C. residents' right to elect their mayor and defend local governance.