Question 1

What races are on the ballot in District of Columbia in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Mayor, attorney general, Delegate to the US House, Council chair, at-large and ward Council seats (Wards 1, 3, 5, and 6), and shadow congressional posts are up in 2026; nominees are chosen in the June 16 primary ahead of the November 3 general election. A same-day June 16 special election fills the at-large Council seat Kenyan McDuffie vacated. DC has no governor or US Senate races.

Question 2

How does District of Columbia's primary work?

Accepted Answer

DC holds closed party primaries: only voters registered with the Democratic, Republican, or DC Statehood Green parties can participate, and independents are excluded. The June 16, 2026 primary is the District's first to use ranked-choice voting, letting voters rank up to five candidates per office. Initiative 83's companion provision opening primaries to independents was not funded for 2026, and there is no primary runoff.

Question 3

Why is the 2026 District of Columbia US House race important?

Accepted Answer

The District's only seat in Congress, a non-voting House delegate, is open for the first time since 1990 after Eleanor Holmes Norton ended her re-election campaign in January 2026. Because the District votes overwhelmingly Democratic, the June 16 Democratic primary, the first conducted with ranked-choice voting, is widely seen as the decisive contest.

Question 4

Where can I follow District of Columbia election odds?

Accepted Answer

Follow live District of Columbia election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge District of Columbia hub.

2026 District of Columbia Elections & races

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Key District of Columbia Races to Watch in 2026

District of Columbia US House Races 2026

District of Columbia Candidates Running in 2026

2026 District of Columbia Elections FAQ

2026 Statewide Elections and Races