DC election results: When will the mayoral primary race be decided?

Nearly a day after polls closed for Tuesday's democratic mayoral primary in Washington, D.C., voters are still waiting for thousands of votes to be counted.

DC weather: Sunny and hot Wednesday; isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible

A sunny and hot Wednesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with highs climbing into the upper 80s and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

DC election results: Lewis George leads early DC mayor race primary returns

D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is leading the Democratic primary for mayor, according to early results reported Wednesday morning. 

Gunman who allegedly killed woman on DC sidewalk shot and killed by officers on Metrobus

A man was shot and killed by police Tuesday morning after allegedly shooting and killing a woman in a domestic-related incident in Northwest D.C., investigators said.

Live Results: DC US Delegate Primary Election Results 2026

Washington, D.C. voters are choosing their nominee for Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 primary election.

Bowser names Dr. Kim Jackson interim chancellor of DCPS

Dr. Kim Jackson has served with the district since 2012, including most recently as Chief of Elementary Schools. She will take over after current DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee steps down later this week.

National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.

DC Primary Election 2026: What voters need to know on Election Day

It is officially Primary Day in the District of Columbia. Polls open at 7 a.m. as voters choose candidates for mayor, attorney general, the D.C. Council and the city’s delegate to Congress. This election marks the first use of ranked‑choice voting in a citywide primary. Here’s what you need to know as you head to the polls.

How to watch LIVE DC mayoral primary election results

District voters will head to the polls on June 16 to cast ballots in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C.

Voting guide: How DC's new ranked choice voting ballot works

D.C. has adopted ranked choice voting, letting voters rank candidates in order of preference instead of picking just one. Here's how the new system works — starting with the June 16 primary.

DC psychotherapist sentenced to 10 years for child sex abuse material offenses

Victor Renato Blythe, a 61-year-old former child psychotherapist from Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.

Red Line shutdown begins July 6 as commuters brace for major summer disruptions

A major summer shutdown on the Red Line is just weeks away, and officials are again warning commuters to prepare for significant delays across rail and road networks in Montgomery County.

DC weather: Sunny Monday with highs near 80 degrees

A sunny and less humid Monday for the Washington, D.C. region, with afternoon highs near 80 degrees after a hot and humid weekend.

Kennedy Center officials say Trump’s name has been removed

A crowd gathered at the Kennedy Center over the weekend, beginning Friday, with some celebrating after a judge denied a last‑minute request to pause the removal of President Donald J. Trump’s name from the facade and portico.