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Feb 01, 2024

50 Years Of Home Rule: Despite Congressional Opposition, Non-Citizens In D.C. Celebrate Newly Gained Right To Vote

23 people have registered to vote in D.C. as non-citizens. Advocates say that’s a win for both immigrants and D.C.’s right to semi self-governance.

Jun 27, 2022

Outcomes In Most D.C. Primary Races Remain Unchanged After More Ballots Counted, But Overall Turnout Jumps

Election workers spent part of the weekend counting 30,000 outstanding mail ballots, which did not impact the results of any major races but saw some tightening in the top contests.

Jun 21, 2022

D.C. Candidates Make Final Pitches On Mostly Quiet Primary Day

Meanwhile, at least one polling center is pulling double-duty as a COVID vaccine site for young kids.

May 17, 2022

In The Race To Lead The D.C. Council, Mendelson Again Faces A Spirited Challenge From The Left

Challenger Erin Palmer says DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson isn’t rising to the challenges the city faces.

Feb 09, 2022

Data Errors Imperil D.C.’s Participation In Group That Cleans Up States’ Voter Rolls

The D.C. DMV have failed to consistently submit data to a group that works with 32 states to clean up their voter rolls, putting the city’s participation in jeopardy.

Nov 04, 2021

Bowser Says She’ll Run For A Third Term As D.C. Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser jumps into what is shaping up to be a competitive mayoral race, with at least two D.C. Council members challenging her.

Nov 02, 2021

Youngkin Wins Virginia’s Gubernatorial Race In Dominating Night For Republicans

His victory is likely to provide a template for Republicans nationwide looking to clinch victory in purple and blue states.

Oct 28, 2021

Amid Heightened Scrutiny, Virginia Election Officials Say Voting Is Safe And Secure

“There’s a lot of misinformation and disinformation out there,” says Fairfax County’s head of elections.

Oct 13, 2021

D.C. Councilmember Robert White Jumps Into Mayoral Race

White is the first big-name entrant in the 2022 race, with questions remaining as to whether Mayor Muriel Bowser will run for a third term.

Jul 15, 2021

Lawmakers Push To Bring Ranked-Choice Voting To D.C. In Wake Of New York City Election

Like the system recently used in New York City’s mayoral election, a D.C. bill would let voters rank up to five candidates in any given race.

 
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