DC primary picks likely new mayor as top leaders retire
DC voters head to the polls to choose candidates for mayor, attorney general, the D.C. Council and the city’s delegate to Congress.
DC voters head to the polls to choose candidates for mayor, attorney general, the D.C. Council and the city’s delegate to Congress.
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.
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.
Polls open in DC for Primary Election 2026
It is officially Primary Day in the District of Columbia. Polls opened 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.
It is officially Primary Day in the District of Columbia. Polls opened 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.
Voters prepare to head to the polls Tuesday
With just one day left before the D.C. primary election, voters are getting ready to head to the polls Tuesday.
With just one day left before the D.C. primary election, voters are getting ready to head to the polls Tuesday.
Janeese Lewis George campaign fined days before DC mayoral primary: McDuffie responds
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George's mayoral campaign has been fined for allegedly making expenditures above spending limits, accepting contributions above contribution limits, failing to comply with Fair Elections requirements and making expenditures for a prohibited purpose. Her main opponent Kenyan McDuffie joined FOX 5 DC to respond to the allegations.
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George's mayoral campaign has been fined for allegedly making expenditures above spending limits, accepting contributions above contribution limits, failing to comply with Fair Elections requirements and making expenditures for a prohibited purpose. Her main opponent Kenyan McDuffie joined FOX 5 DC to respond to the allegations.
Race for DC Delegate: Brooke Pinto (D)
Brooke Pinto is looking to make the jump from the Wilson Building to the Capitol in the race to succeed longtime D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. She talks about her campaign, plus reacts to President Trump's new threats against D.C. Home Rule on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
Brooke Pinto is looking to make the jump from the Wilson Building to the Capitol in the race to succeed longtime D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. She talks about her campaign, plus reacts to President Trump's new threats against D.C. Home Rule on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
The Race for DC Delegate: Robert White (D)
DC Councilmember Robert White is seeking to succeed his onetiime boss, longtime Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. He joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain what he'd bring to the job, the issues facing DC residents, and why he says the push for statehood continues even with new threats from President Trump.
DC Councilmember Robert White is seeking to succeed his onetiime boss, longtime Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. He joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain what he'd bring to the job, the issues facing DC residents, and why he says the push for statehood continues even with new threats from President Trump.
Delaney gets endorsement from former foe Vogel
After a bruising 2024 primary, Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-MD) has won the endorsement of former rival Del. Joe Vogel as she seeks a second term. With former Rep. David Trone eyeing a comeback, Jim Lokay chats with Delaney and Vogel to discuss their political alliance.
After a bruising 2024 primary, Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-MD) has won the endorsement of former rival Del. Joe Vogel as she seeks a second term. With former Rep. David Trone eyeing a comeback, Jim Lokay chats with Delaney and Vogel to discuss their political alliance.
Trump threatens DC home rule if Janeese Lewis George wins mayoral primary
DC mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George responded to President Donald Trump's threat DC home rule if she wins Tuesday's primary election, calling it "a threat to democracy itself."
DC mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George responded to President Donald Trump's threat DC home rule if she wins Tuesday's primary election, calling it "a threat to democracy itself."
Race for DC Mayor: Hope Solomon
She was one of the 22,000+ D.C. residents who lost their jobs in the Trump administration's sweeping federal job cuts. Hope Solomon is channeling that into a bid for mayor. She explains her campaign on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay
She was one of the 22,000+ D.C. residents who lost their jobs in the Trump administration's sweeping federal job cuts. Hope Solomon is channeling that into a bid for mayor. She explains her campaign on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Race for DC Mayor: Vincent Orange (D)
Former DC Councilmember Vincent Orange has his eyes on a political comeback. As early voting gets underway in the race for DC Mayor, he joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss his campaign for the Democratic nomination.
Former DC Councilmember Vincent Orange has his eyes on a political comeback. As early voting gets underway in the race for DC Mayor, he joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss his campaign for the Democratic nomination.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Race for DC Delegate: Greg Jaczko
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Greg Jaczko is one of five Democrats vying for their party's nomination in the race to succeed retiring D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. He joins Jim on The Final 5 to make his case to the voters.
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Greg Jaczko is one of five Democrats vying for their party's nomination in the race to succeed retiring D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. He joins Jim on The Final 5 to make his case to the voters.
Early voting begins for DC primary; Trump demands an end to Iran War escalation
Here are the top headlines from the 3 p.m. Monday FOX 5 DMV Zone.
Here are the top headlines from the 3 p.m. Monday FOX 5 DMV Zone.
Early Voting Begins For Primary & Special Elections
Early voting begins for DC's primary and special elections.
Early voting begins for DC's primary and special elections.
Janeese Lewis George leads DC mayoral race: Poll
Janeese Lewis George is leading Kenyan McDuffie by double-digits in the Democratic primary for DC's next mayor, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll released today.
Janeese Lewis George is leading Kenyan McDuffie by double-digits in the Democratic primary for DC's next mayor, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll released today.
Maryland resending primary ballots after some voters receive ballots for wrong party
After some voters received mail-in ballots for the incorrect party, the Maryland State Board of Elections is sending out new mail-in ballots to everyone who requested one ahead of June's gubernatorial primary election.
After some voters received mail-in ballots for the incorrect party, the Maryland State Board of Elections is sending out new mail-in ballots to everyone who requested one ahead of June's gubernatorial primary election.