Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
Summary
Voters in Washington, DC, are choosing candidates for mayor and the city’s delegate to Congress in primary elections. These elections come as President Donald Trump’s administration has increased federal control over the city, affecting local government power and policies.Key Facts
- Washington, DC, voters are selecting party candidates for mayor and the district’s congressional delegate.
- This is the first time in many years that the city will vote for both a new mayor and delegate at the same time.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser is not running for a fourth term. Leading candidates to replace her are Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie.
- Eleanor Holmes Norton, the city’s longtime delegate to Congress, is stepping down; council members Brooke Pinto and Robert White Jr. are running for the position.
- Republican Denise Rosado is running unopposed for the delegate role.
- This primary is the first in Washington to use ranked-choice voting, which may delay results.
- President Trump increased federal control in DC by deploying federal law enforcement and the National Guard.
- Trump’s administration has also changed or renamed city landmarks and threatened to take back more control over Washington’s local government.
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