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.
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is leading the Democratic primary for mayor, according to early results reported Wednesday morning.
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.
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.
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.
Trump threatens DC home rule if Janeese Lewis George wins mayoral primary
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Home Rule Act to take over Washington, D.C., depending on the results of next week's mayoral primary.
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Home Rule Act to take over Washington, D.C., depending on the results of next week's mayoral primary.
Republicans extend Congressional Baseball Game winning streak with 11-2 rout
Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.
Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.
DC Council proposes tapping rainy day fund to restore social spending
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
New poll shows tight race in DC mayoral primary with Lewis George leading McDuffie
A new poll measuring the 2026 Democratic mayoral primary in the District shows a competitive race taking shape, with no candidate approaching a majority and a large share of voters still undecided.
A new poll measuring the 2026 Democratic mayoral primary in the District shows a competitive race taking shape, with no candidate approaching a majority and a large share of voters still undecided.
DC Democratic mayoral debate highlights key issues
The race for D.C. mayor took center stage Monday night at Georgetown University as candidates squared off in a high‑stakes debate hosted by FOX 5 and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.
The race for D.C. mayor took center stage Monday night at Georgetown University as candidates squared off in a high‑stakes debate hosted by FOX 5 and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.
Who won the DC mayoral debate? Analysts weigh in
Councilwoman Janeese Lewis-George, former councilman Kenyan McDuffie, and Gary Goodweather took the stage at Georgetown University Monday night to debate their plans for public safety, affordability, and education.
Councilwoman Janeese Lewis-George, former councilman Kenyan McDuffie, and Gary Goodweather took the stage at Georgetown University Monday night to debate their plans for public safety, affordability, and education.
Fact check: Donation and voting record claims surface at DC mayoral debate
A Monday night D.C. mayoral debate at Georgetown University featured Janeese Lewis-George, Kenyan McDuffie and Gary Goodweather, with clashes over public safety votes and campaign donations.
A Monday night D.C. mayoral debate at Georgetown University featured Janeese Lewis-George, Kenyan McDuffie and Gary Goodweather, with clashes over public safety votes and campaign donations.
WATCH: DC Democratic mayoral debate
FOX 5 D.C. and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate tonight ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election.
FOX 5 D.C. and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate tonight ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election.
DC Democratic mayoral debate: Time, candidates, how to watch and more
FOX 5 DC and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate Monday night ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election. Here's everything you need to know.
FOX 5 DC and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate Monday night ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election. Here's everything you need to know.
DC begins mailing primary ballots ahead of first ranked choice election
The D.C. Board of Elections began mailing ballots Monday for the District’s mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked choice voting.
The D.C. Board of Elections began mailing ballots Monday for the District’s mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked choice voting.
DC Council passes permanent youth curfew after final vote
The D.C. Council has approved a permanent youth curfew, marking the final step in passing the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025 after a closely divided vote Tuesday.
The D.C. Council has approved a permanent youth curfew, marking the final step in passing the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025 after a closely divided vote Tuesday.
WMATA to vote on budget plan that includes Red Line automation
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.
TMZ DC launches in nation's capital
TMZ, the tabloid website known for celebrity breaking news and interviews, is expanding into Washington, D.C., with a new team assigned to track lawmakers and political figures.
TMZ, the tabloid website known for celebrity breaking news and interviews, is expanding into Washington, D.C., with a new team assigned to track lawmakers and political figures.
DC mayoral candidates participate in public forum
The candidates running to be D.C.'s next mayor are participating in a public forum Monday night.
The candidates running to be D.C.'s next mayor are participating in a public forum Monday night.
Here's who is running in DC's mayoral primary on June 16
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that she will not be running for reelection after over a decade in office, and the candidates for the mayoral primary election in June are pouring in.
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that she will not be running for reelection after over a decade in office, and the candidates for the mayoral primary election in June are pouring in.
Top candidates trade personal blows in race for DC Delegate
D.C. Councilmember Robert White is calling for fellow Councilmember Brooke Pinto to suspend her campaign for D.C. Delegate, over a document her campaign posted which included things like White's address and information about his family. Pinto has accused White of repeatedly attacking her family.
D.C. Councilmember Robert White is calling for fellow Councilmember Brooke Pinto to suspend her campaign for D.C. Delegate, over a document her campaign posted which included things like White's address and information about his family. Pinto has accused White of repeatedly attacking her family.