Robert White Jr.
Coverage of Robert White Jr. in the Nexus archive.
- DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
DC voters are entering a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton after her 18 terms. Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary to replace her and is expected to win the general election against Republican Denise Rosado. Norton, a long-serving nonvoting representative, faced criticism over her age and effectiveness in recent years.
- DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
Washington, D.C. voters face a political transition as Eleanor Holmes Norton, who served 18 terms as the city's nonvoting representative, does not seek reelection. Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary to replace Norton and is expected to win the general election against Republican Denise Rosado. Norton's departure follows concerns about her ability to advocate for D.C. amid Republican-led governance and a shift toward generational change in politics.
- DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
Washington, D.C. voters are entering a new political era without Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who served 18 terms as the District's nonvoting representative. Council member Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary to replace Norton and is expected to face Republican Denise Rosado in the general election. Norton, known for advocating education and financial stability in D.C., stepped down amid concerns about her age and effectiveness against a Republican-led Congress.
- Robert White Jr. wins DC delegate Democratic primary
Robert White Jr. won the DC delegate primary with 63.2% of the vote, defeating City Council colleague Brooke Pinto, who received 21.5%. The Associated Press called the contest just after 12:10 a.m. ET Wednesday.
- Dems pick potential successor to DC's congressional delegate after decades-long incumbency
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.
- Dems pick potential successor to DC's congressional delegate after decades-long incumbency
Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for Eleanor Holmes Norton’s non-voting congressional delegate seat in Washington, D.C. Norton, who held the position for 18 terms, announced her retirement, marking the first open-seat contest for the role in decades. The primary occurred under D.C.’s new ranked-choice voting system, with White advancing to the November general election against Republican and third-party challengers.
- Robert White Jr. wins Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate to Congress
Robert White Jr. won the primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate to Congress. The victory secures his position as the Democratic candidate for this role.
- Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
Washington, DC voters hold primaries for mayor and congressional delegate amid Trump administration's influence on the city's autonomy. Democratic candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie compete for mayor, while Brooke Pinto and Robert White Jr. vie for delegate. Trump's policies, including federal law enforcement surges and threats of further intervention, dominate the election context.
- Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
Washington, DC, voters are selecting party candidates for mayor and the district's congressional delegate in a primary marked by rank choice voting. Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie are leading the mayoral race, while Brooke Pinto and Robert White Jr. compete for the congressional delegate position. The election occurs amid tensions over federal control of the city under President Donald Trump, who has threatened a federal takeover and implemented policies affecting local governance.
- Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
Washington, DC, voters participate in primaries for mayor and congressional delegate amid Trump administration's influence. Key candidates include Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie for mayor, and Brooke Pinto and Robert White Jr. for delegate, with Trump's federal interventions and policies shaping the political landscape.
- Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in primaries for mayor and a congressional delegate, with Democratic candidates favored in an overwhelmingly Democratic city. The election occurs amid tensions between the city and the Trump administration over federal control, including threats of a federal takeover and reduced autonomy. Rank choice voting is being used for the first time, potentially delaying results.
- Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
Washington, D.C. residents will hold primaries for mayor and congressional delegate in June 2024, with President Donald Trump's influence on the city's governance and economy shaping campaign dynamics. The city's limited autonomy under federal control and Trump's policies, including National Guard deployments and federal workforce cuts, are central issues.
- Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
Washington, D.C., is holding primary elections for mayor and congressional delegate, with President Donald Trump's influence on city governance and policies emerging as a key issue. The city faces challenges including federal control over local affairs, high unemployment, and limited autonomy under a 1973 home rule agreement. Candidates Janeese Lewis George, Kenyan McDuffie, Robert White Jr., and Brooke Pinto are vying for leadership roles.