Kinney Zalesne
Coverage of Kinney Zalesne in the Nexus archive.
- White wins DC delegate primary, saying ‘people are tired of losing’
Robert White won the Democratic primary for DC's delegate seat, defeating a field including Kinney Zalesne and Brooke Pinto. The race highlighted concerns over affordability and voter frustration, with White emphasizing actionable leadership over campaign promises.
- DC delegate race will bring about generational change
The DC delegate race will bring generational change as 88-year-old Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has held the seat for 35 years, steps down, opening the field to new candidates including current council members and other Democrats. The election is described as consequential due to Norton's departure and simultaneous races for mayor and D.C. Council.
- DC delegate candidates outline priorities on statehood, economy and safety
DC delegate candidates competing to replace Eleanor Holmes Norton emphasize priorities including statehood, economic stability, and housing. All four responding candidates support DC statehood but differ on strategies to achieve it, with approaches ranging from building national political alliances to leveraging congressional relationships.