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🇺🇸 Washington, DC mayor election 2026 elections
Washington, DC elects a new mayor on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. No incumbent is on the ballot (Ballotpedia). Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary on June 16 with 76,276 votes, according to the DC Board of Elections’ certified results. Commission: DC Board of Elections.
Last updated: · As of 9:25 p.m. ET, Oct 26, 2026. Confirm every figure and name on the linked official commission or city clerk site before you vote or report results.
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Countdown
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Washington, DC mayor election 2026: 8 days until 3 Nov 2026 — general election
Mayor, Council, Attorney General and more ·
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Primary election (certified results published by DC Board of Elections) | |
| General election day |
Mayor candidates on the general-election ballot
Candidates named by Ballotpedia and the DC primary results; write-in votes are also allowed. Confirm the final ballot on the DC Board of Elections site.
Mayor of the District of Columbia
- Janeese Lewis George (Democrat)
- Robert L. Gross (Statehood Green)
- Rhonda Hamilton (Independent)
Official list: Ballotpedia: 2026 DC mayoral election
Latest polls
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Primary result
Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic nomination
16 Jun 2026 · Democratic nomination for Mayor
DC Democratic primary for mayor, June 16, 2026 (certified)
Democratic nomination for Mayor · Last updated: · As of certified primary results; general election not yet held
Votes
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Janeese Lewis George (winner) | 76,276 | — |
| Kenyan McDuffie | 49,414 | — |
| Rini Sampath | 4,544 | — |
| Gary Goodweather | 4,403 | — |
| Vincent Orange | 3,582 | — |
| Hope Solomon | 1,501 | — |
| Ernest E. Johnson | 717 | — |
Votes by candidate from the DC Board of Elections certified results (write-ins: 463). The general election is on November 3.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the DC mayor election?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Is there an incumbent?
No incumbent is on the ballot (Ballotpedia).
Who won the Democratic primary?
Janeese Lewis George, with 76,276 votes to Kenyan McDuffie’s 49,414 (DC Board of Elections).
Where are results posted?
On the DC Board of Elections results site after polls close; they are official after certification.
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