Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George to be next mayor of Washington DC City councillor who ran on expanding childcare, education and housing slated for office after opponent concedes The Guardian - US · Jun 18
Pick Your YIMBY The D.C. mayoral race offers two leading candidates who are saying a lot of the right things about housing supply. Reason · Jun 16
Trump looms over DC mayoral primary vote as democratic socialist leads polls Janeese Lewis George’s ‘people-first platform’ appears to have given her an edge as how the next mayor will handle Trump is key question on residents’ minds The Guardian - US · Jun 16
Ohio will be one of six states with a voter ID measure on the ballot this year Welcome to the Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 16
'Mamdani of D.C.' Takes Lead in Democratic Primary as Trump Warns He Could 'Take Over' Washington Washington, D.C.'s mayoral race has become a national political flashpoint after progressive Democrat emerged as one of the leading contenders in next week's Democratic primary, prompting an unusual warning from President Donald Trump about the future of the nation's capital. Latin Times · Jun 12
Washington, D.C., is holding its first mayoral election using ranked-choice voting Seven candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. on June 16, 2026. Two candidates led in media attention: Janeese Lewis George (D) and Kenyan McDuffie (D). Ballotpedia · May 22
D.C. Council Expels Trayon White Over Bribery Allegations D.C. Council expels Trayon White over bribery allegations. White faces trial and potential prison time. Special election to restore trust in local leadership. Top News · Feb 4, 2025
Washington D.C. approves funds for slavery reparations in next year's budget The legislation seeks to address those "directly wronged and traumatized by the ills of slavery, Jim Crow, and structural and institutional racism" Latin Times · Jun 28, 2024
Washington, D.C., Extends Bar Hours During Women’s World Cup The move is being made to accommodate overnight game times in Australia and New Zealand. Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2023
WATCH: Washington D.C. councilman continues to make his case for the Commanders He believes the Commanders should return to Washington, D.C. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 14, 2023
Washington D.C. councilman makes his case for new Commanders’ new stadium at RFK Councilman Kenyan McDuffie wants to bring the Commanders home to Washington, D.C. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 18, 2023
DC's pioneering 'Baby Bonds' plan aims to narrow wealth gap A landmark social program is being pioneered in the nation’s capital The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2022