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Washington, DC mayor election 2026: candidates and date
In brief
Washington, DC holds its general election for mayor on November 3, 2026, with no incumbent in the race, according to Ballotpedia. Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary on June 16 with 76,276 votes, according to the DC Board of Elections certified results. The ballot also lists Robert L. Gross (Statehood Green) and Rhonda Hamilton (Independent), plus write-ins.
June 16 Democratic primary
Janeese Lewis George won with 76,276 votes. Kenyan McDuffie was second with 49,414 votes (DC Board of Elections, certified). Full DC page.
Candidates on the ballot
- Janeese Lewis George (Democrat)
- Robert L. Gross (Statehood Green)
- Rhonda Hamilton (Independent)
- Write-in candidates
Where to find results
Results are not out yet. The DC Board of Elections posts unofficial results after polls close on Nov 3. They become official after certification.
More: US elections · LA mayor runoff · all elections.
Also see Oakland, Louisville, Providence and St. Petersburg, which also vote on Nov 3.
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Why it matters
DC's mayor runs the city government of the US capital, including schools, police and transit.
People also ask
When is the DC mayor election?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Is there an incumbent?
No, according to Ballotpedia.
Who are the candidates?
Janeese Lewis George, Robert L. Gross and Rhonda Hamilton, plus write-ins.
Who won the DC Democratic primary?
Janeese Lewis George, with 76,276 votes to Kenyan McDuffie’s 49,414, according to the DC Board of Elections.
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Sources
- DC Board of Elections: 2026 General Election candidate list
- Ballotpedia: Mayoral election in Washington, D.C. (2026)
- DC Board of Elections: June 16, 2026 certified results (PDF)
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