Zachary Parker

D.C. Council members criticized plans to extend National Guard deployment in the District through 2029, arguing the troops should not be used for non-emergency public safety. The Pentagon stated the mission will continue until 'law and order' is restored, while council members urged governors to recall troops after July Fourth and America 250 events. Council members also highlighted declining crime rates in D.C. this year compared to 2025.

The D.C. Council approved the RESALE Act to cap ticket resales at 10% above face value, require upfront pricing, and license large-scale resellers to combat price gouging. An amendment removed provisions that would have allowed the mayor to regulate fees on primary ticket sellers, addressing concerns about D.C.'s competitiveness in attracting performers.

Incumbents Zachary Parker in Ward 5 and Charles Allen in Ward 6 won their D.C. Council primary races with over 70% of the vote. Elissa Silverman led in the special election to complete Kenyan McDuffie’s term, but results remain pending due to ranked choice voting. Other races, including Ward 1 and at-large council seats, are expected to take days to finalize as mail-in ballots are processed.

Zachary Parker is a candidate for the Ward 5 seat on the D.C. Council, seeking to retain his position against challengers Bridget French and Bernita Carmichael. The article is part of WTOP's coverage of D.C.'s primary election.

Bernita Carmichael is a candidate for the Ward 5 seat on the D.C. Council, competing against Bridget French and incumbent Zachary Parker. The article is part of WTOP's coverage of the D.C. primary election.