Woman, dog hospitalized after being shot in DC
A woman and her dog were hospitalized Tuesday night after both were struck by gunfire in southeast Washington, police said.
A woman and her dog were hospitalized Tuesday night after both were struck by gunfire in southeast Washington, police said.
DC mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George names transition team
D.C. mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George announced her transition team Wednesday, naming a director and five co-chairs to guide decisions following her victory in Tuesday’s mayoral election.
D.C. mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George announced her transition team Wednesday, naming a director and five co-chairs to guide decisions following her victory in Tuesday’s mayoral election.
DC weather: Warm, sunny Wednesday ahead of late-week rain, cooler weekend
Sunny skies and warm weather will continue across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday, with afternoon highs approaching 76 degrees before rain chances increase later in the week.
Sunny skies and warm weather will continue across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday, with afternoon highs approaching 76 degrees before rain chances increase later in the week.
Live Election Updates: DC, VA, MD midterms results and coverage
Track live Election Day updates from FOX 5 DC: polling reports, voter turnout and local race results across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Track live Election Day updates from FOX 5 DC: polling reports, voter turnout and local race results across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Janeese Lewis George elected DC mayor, city’s first democratic socialist leader: AP
Democratic candidate Janeese Lewis George has won the Washington, D.C., mayoral race, according to race projections by the Associated Press, succeeding outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Democratic candidate Janeese Lewis George has won the Washington, D.C., mayoral race, according to race projections by the Associated Press, succeeding outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Midterm Elections: Washington DC Initiative 86 Live Results
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington D.C.
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington D.C.
Midterm Elections: Washington DC attorney general race Live Results
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington D.C.
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington D.C.
Midterm Elections: Washington DC US Delegate's race Live Results
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington D.C.
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington D.C.
Midterm Elections: DC mayoral race Live Results
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington D.C.
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington D.C.
DC Midterm Election: Live Results for mayor, delegate and local races
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington, D.C.
FOX 5 DC is your home on Election Night. Live election results, vote tallies, and race calls for the 2026 midterm elections in Washington, D.C.
Alleged MS-13 gang member arrested in Alexandria following vehicle chase, crash: ICE
Federal immigration officers arrested a man in Alexandria whom authorities allege is a Salvadoran MS-13 gang member living in the country unlawfully, following an alleged vehicle pursuit and crash.
Federal immigration officers arrested a man in Alexandria whom authorities allege is a Salvadoran MS-13 gang member living in the country unlawfully, following an alleged vehicle pursuit and crash.
DC weather Election Day 2026 forecast: Mostly sunny, warm Tuesday as voters head to polls
Patchy morning fog will give way to mostly sunny skies and warm conditions across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in the midterm elections.
Patchy morning fog will give way to mostly sunny skies and warm conditions across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in the midterm elections.
Department of Justice deploys election monitors to all 50 states for midterms
The Department of Justice has deployed approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers to all 50 states for the first time on Election Day, marking the largest monitoring effort in the department's history.
The Department of Justice has deployed approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers to all 50 states for the first time on Election Day, marking the largest monitoring effort in the department's history.
Election Day 2026: DC voters head to polls for mayoral and congressional races
Here is a breakdown of who is on the ballot in D.C.'s mayoral and congressional delegate races as voters head to the polls.
Here is a breakdown of who is on the ballot in D.C.'s mayoral and congressional delegate races as voters head to the polls.
Ranked choice voting in DC: How to mark your ballot, avoid mistakes and how winners are decided
A comprehensive guide to D.C.'s ranked choice voting system, detailing how to rank candidates in the general election, key rules to avoid ballot errors and how runoff rounds are tabulated.
A comprehensive guide to D.C.'s ranked choice voting system, detailing how to rank candidates in the general election, key rules to avoid ballot errors and how runoff rounds are tabulated.
Maryland 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
Washington DC 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
Here is everything voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting schedules, casting a ballot and key races in Washington, D.C.'s 2026 general election.
Here is everything voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting schedules, casting a ballot and key races in Washington, D.C.'s 2026 general election.
Election Day 2026: What to know in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia will cast ballots Tuesday in midterm elections that will help decide control of Congress, along with D.C.'s first new mayor in more than a decade and Maryland's race for governor.
Voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia will cast ballots Tuesday in midterm elections that will help decide control of Congress, along with D.C.'s first new mayor in more than a decade and Maryland's race for governor.
Commanders head coach Quinn warns the team has a long way to go after 27-10 win against Eagles
Washington Commanders fans tackled the daily grind with an extra bounce in their step following a 27–10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Washington Commanders fans tackled the daily grind with an extra bounce in their step following a 27–10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Surging early voter turnout, local concerns take center stage ahead of midterm elections
On the eve of Election Day, the national spotlight remains fixed on Capitol Hill, where control of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives hangs in the balance.
On the eve of Election Day, the national spotlight remains fixed on Capitol Hill, where control of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives hangs in the balance.



















