McDuffie Concedes in Mayor's Race
Democratic socialist JLG is all but guaranteed to be the next D.C. mayor.
Emma UberJun 18, 2026Politics
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Emma UberJun 18, 2026Column: D.C.’s Disastrous Election Wait
It amps up frustration and wrecks trust.
Marc FisherJun 17, 2026
Janeese Lewis George Looks Very Likely to Win D.C. Mayoral Primary
As of early Wednesday morning, she led her main rival, Kenyan McDuffie, in seven of the District’s eight wards, trailing only in wealthy Ward 3.
Michael SchafferJun 17, 2026
D.C. Heads to the Polls in High-Stakes Primary
This is the first time in over a decade that Muriel Bowser and Eleanor Holmes Norton are not on the ballot.
Emma UberJun 16, 2026
Column: D.C.’s Disappointing Mayoral Campaign Ends Today
The city doesn’t usually pick candidates like Janeese Lewis George or Kenyan McDuffie. For better or worse, that will change this year.
Michael SchafferJun 16, 2026
Robert White Wins Democratic Primary to Represent D.C. in Congress
White, who beat his council colleague Brooke Pinto, would become just the third person in history to represent D.C. in Congress.
Emma UberJun 16, 2026
Voter Guide: Council Races and Special Election
City Cast DC sent questionnaires to candidates asking about their campaign platforms and what they see as top priorities for the city.
City Cast DC staffJun 15, 2026
When Will D.C. Know Its Next Mayor? Later Than You Might Think.
Here’s what else you need to know about ranked choice voting.
Emma UberJun 10, 2026
Voter Guide: The Delegate Race
City Cast DC sent questionnaires to each candidate asking about their campaign platforms and what they see as top priorities for the city.
City Cast DC staffJun 10, 2026
Voter Guide: The D.C. Mayor's Race
City Cast DC sent questionnaires to each Democratic candidate asking about their campaign platforms and what they see as top priorities for the city.
City Cast DC staffJun 9, 2026
Transcript: City Cast DC's Interview with Janeese Lewis George
City Cast DC is conducting interviews with the front-running candidates in the D.C. primary election this year. Here’s the transcript
City Cast DC staffMay 22, 2026
Transcript: City Cast DC's Interview with Kenyan McDuffie
As you may have heard, the longtime DC Council member is running for mayor.
City Cast DC staffMay 22, 2026Free · 5 days a week
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