Mayor Muriel Bowser wins reelection
Incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has won a third term in office, defeating Republican opponent Stacia Hall.
Incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has won a third term in office, defeating Republican opponent Stacia Hall.
Polls open on Election Day across DC region
Voters are heading to the polls across the D.C. region and the country Tuesday for the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.
Voters are heading to the polls across the D.C. region and the country Tuesday for the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.
Midterm Election 2022: Where DMV candidates stand on education
The recently released Nation's Report Card provided a glimpse of the significant learning loss American students are facing since the pandemic. Voters across the DMV are interested to know how their local officials plan to help their children recover.
The recently released Nation's Report Card provided a glimpse of the significant learning loss American students are facing since the pandemic. Voters across the DMV are interested to know how their local officials plan to help their children recover.
Midterm Election 2022: Where DMV candidates stand on inflation, economy
As we near Election Day, FOX 5 is breaking down the issues that matter most to voters, including a hot-button issue that is impacting almost every single American voter – inflation and the economy.
As we near Election Day, FOX 5 is breaking down the issues that matter most to voters, including a hot-button issue that is impacting almost every single American voter – inflation and the economy.
Here are the dates you need to know as Election Day 2022 approaches
Election Day is November 8th across the country, but there are different dates for early voting, registration deadlines and more.
Election Day is November 8th across the country, but there are different dates for early voting, registration deadlines and more.
Ex-DC deputy mayor's next court date pushed to December
DC’s former deputy mayor of public safety and justice did not appear for an arraignment at the Arlington County Courthouse at 2 pm Monday.
DC’s former deputy mayor of public safety and justice did not appear for an arraignment at the Arlington County Courthouse at 2 pm Monday.
DC 2022 Election Guide: Where to vote and how to register
The midterms are coming up, and D.C. residents have the opportunity to vote for mayor, city council — and whether the city should do away with the tipped wage.
The midterms are coming up, and D.C. residents have the opportunity to vote for mayor, city council — and whether the city should do away with the tipped wage.
Mayor Bowser concerned over deputy mayor's actions
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told FOX 5 on Friday that she has "some concerns" about the interaction between D.C.'s deputy mayor of public safety and justice and an Arlington Gold's Gym trainer.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told FOX 5 on Friday that she has "some concerns" about the interaction between D.C.'s deputy mayor of public safety and justice and an Arlington Gold's Gym trainer.
Why does DC’s deputy mayor live outside the District?
Concerns are being raised about why D.C.'s deputy mayor of public safety and justice lives outside the District.
Concerns are being raised about why D.C.'s deputy mayor of public safety and justice lives outside the District.
DC Council approves measure allowing residents to 'self-prescribe' medical marijuana
Council members in D.C. have approved a measure to let anyone 21 years and older "self-prescribe" medical marijuana.
Council members in D.C. have approved a measure to let anyone 21 years and older "self-prescribe" medical marijuana.
Mayor Bowser adds 51st star to American flags displayed on Pennsylvania Ave for Flag Day
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday ordered 51-star American flags to be displayed along Pennsylvania Avenue ahead of Flag Day.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday ordered 51-star American flags to be displayed along Pennsylvania Avenue ahead of Flag Day.
ON THE HILL: DC Attorney General candidate Brian Schwalb shares what he hopes to accomplish if elected
FOX 5 D.C.'s On The Hill program is hosting candidates running for the District's Attorney General. As part of the series, candidate Brian Schwalb spoke to Tom Fitzgerald Sunday morning to explain why he is running in the race and what he hopes to accomplish if elected.
FOX 5 D.C.'s On The Hill program is hosting candidates running for the District's Attorney General. As part of the series, candidate Brian Schwalb spoke to Tom Fitzgerald Sunday morning to explain why he is running in the race and what he hopes to accomplish if elected.
Two-term Mayor Bowser won't commit to only televised debate
FOX 5 and The Georgetown University Institute of Politics will sponsor the only televised debate in the D.C. Mayoral Democratic Primary on June 1. So ahead of the debate, FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald spoke with the invited candidates about what can be expected.
FOX 5 and The Georgetown University Institute of Politics will sponsor the only televised debate in the D.C. Mayoral Democratic Primary on June 1. So ahead of the debate, FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald spoke with the invited candidates about what can be expected.
Councilmember proposes bill to establish abortion, LGBQT sanctuary in District
A D.C. councilmember has introduced legislation to establish a human rights sanctuary in the District.
A D.C. councilmember has introduced legislation to establish a human rights sanctuary in the District.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19, State Department says
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
Rehearing request denied in Kenyan McDuffie's latest attempt to get back on DC AG ballot
Kenyan McDuffie's latest request for a full rehearing in his attempt to get back on the District's Attorney General ballot has been denied, after the D.C. Court of Appeals announced the decision on Saturday.
Kenyan McDuffie's latest request for a full rehearing in his attempt to get back on the District's Attorney General ballot has been denied, after the D.C. Court of Appeals announced the decision on Saturday.
Trayon White defends his campaign signatures
A D.C. mayoral candidate is firing back at claims he doesn’t have enough valid signatures to get his name on the ballot for the Democratic nomination.
A D.C. mayoral candidate is firing back at claims he doesn’t have enough valid signatures to get his name on the ballot for the Democratic nomination.
DC Council votes against bill targeting marijuana gifting businesses
On Tuesday, the D.C. Council voted down a bill targeting the District’s growing marijuana "gifting" industry.
On Tuesday, the D.C. Council voted down a bill targeting the District’s growing marijuana "gifting" industry.
Bill aims to curb bird deaths in DC
Hundreds of thousands of birds are dying each year and now there’s a bill to help stop it from happening.
Hundreds of thousands of birds are dying each year and now there’s a bill to help stop it from happening.
DC lawmakers propose emergency bill to curb mayor's staff WhatsApp usage
A D.C. lawmaker says the District’s top brass may be using the popular messaging app WhatsApp.
A D.C. lawmaker says the District’s top brass may be using the popular messaging app WhatsApp.