DC Primary Election 2026: What voters need to know before Election Day
Early voting is underway in the District ahead of the June 16 primary election and At-Large Council special election.
Early voting is underway in the District ahead of the June 16 primary election and At-Large Council special election.
Early voting begins in DC primary election
Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.
Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.
What's next for Blue Origin? Space company repairs after 'anomaly' explosion on Florida coast
Days after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on a base off Florida's coast, the private space technology company is examining what went wrong and working on rebuilding to launch further flights later this year, officials said.
Days after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on a base off Florida's coast, the private space technology company is examining what went wrong and working on rebuilding to launch further flights later this year, officials said.
Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Fact check: Donation and voting record claims surface at DC mayoral debate
A Monday night D.C. mayoral debate at Georgetown University featured Janeese Lewis-George, Kenyan McDuffie and Gary Goodweather, with clashes over public safety votes and campaign donations.
A Monday night D.C. mayoral debate at Georgetown University featured Janeese Lewis-George, Kenyan McDuffie and Gary Goodweather, with clashes over public safety votes and campaign donations.
Who won the Democratic DC mayoral debate? Experts discuss
Experts weigh in on who they believe won the Democratic primary debate for mayor.
Experts weigh in on who they believe won the Democratic primary debate for mayor.
DEBATE REACTION: Gary Goodweather
Democratic candidate Gary Goodweather reacts to his performance during the DC democratic mayoral debate.
Democratic candidate Gary Goodweather reacts to his performance during the DC democratic mayoral debate.
DC Mayoral Candidates clash over crime, curfews & ICE
The candidates sparred over youth curfews, teen violence, policing, MPD staffing shortages, ICE cooperation, National Guard deployments, and how to handle public safety in Washington, DC.
The candidates sparred over youth curfews, teen violence, policing, MPD staffing shortages, ICE cooperation, National Guard deployments, and how to handle public safety in Washington, DC.
DEBATE REACTION: Janeese Lewis-George
Democratic candidate Janeese Lewis-George reacts to her performance during the DC Democratic mayoral primary debate.
Democratic candidate Janeese Lewis-George reacts to her performance during the DC Democratic mayoral primary debate.
DC MAYORAL DEBATE: Education
Candidates describe their plan to improve DC public education, and discuss their initiatives to keep DC kids in school.
Candidates describe their plan to improve DC public education, and discuss their initiatives to keep DC kids in school.
DC debate explodes over Pepco bills, data centers & nuclear energy
Candidates clashed over Pepco, data centers, renewable energy, and who’s responsible for skyrocketing utility costs in the District.
Candidates clashed over Pepco, data centers, renewable energy, and who’s responsible for skyrocketing utility costs in the District.
DC MAYORAL DEBATE: Improving DC's economy
Democratic candidates for DC mayor discuss improving the city's economy.
Democratic candidates for DC mayor discuss improving the city's economy.
DEBATE REACTION: Kenyan McDuffie (D)
Democratic candidate for mayor Kenyan McDuffie reacts to his performance during the Democratic primary debate.
Democratic candidate for mayor Kenyan McDuffie reacts to his performance during the Democratic primary debate.
DC Candidates Debate Childcare, Transit & Cost of Living
DC mayoral candidates debated how to help middle-income families struggling with housing, childcare, groceries, and transportation costs.
DC mayoral candidates debated how to help middle-income families struggling with housing, childcare, groceries, and transportation costs.
DC MAYORAL DEBATE: Housing plans clash over affordability crisis
The first major clash of the DC Democratic mayoral debate focused on housing, affordability, and the cost of living. Candidates Kenyon McDuffie, Janice Lewis George, and Gary Goodweather laid out competing visions for building affordable housing, cutting red tape, and helping residents stay in Washington, DC.
The first major clash of the DC Democratic mayoral debate focused on housing, affordability, and the cost of living. Candidates Kenyon McDuffie, Janice Lewis George, and Gary Goodweather laid out competing visions for building affordable housing, cutting red tape, and helping residents stay in Washington, DC.
Live results: West Virginia primary election 2026
Polls across West Virginia close at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 as voters head to the ballot box for the state’s primary election, setting the stage for key match ups in November.
Polls across West Virginia close at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 as voters head to the ballot box for the state’s primary election, setting the stage for key match ups in November.
Virginia redistricting: Voters approve amendment to redraw congressional maps
Virginia voters have approved a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional districts before November's midterms.
Virginia voters have approved a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional districts before November's midterms.
Top candidates trade personal blows in race for DC Delegate
D.C. Councilmember Robert White is calling for fellow Councilmember Brooke Pinto to suspend her campaign for D.C. Delegate, over a document her campaign posted which included things like White's address and information about his family. Pinto has accused White of repeatedly attacking her family.
D.C. Councilmember Robert White is calling for fellow Councilmember Brooke Pinto to suspend her campaign for D.C. Delegate, over a document her campaign posted which included things like White's address and information about his family. Pinto has accused White of repeatedly attacking her family.
FOX 5 DC hosting DC Democratic mayoral primary debate with Georgetown University
FOX 5 DC and Georgetown University will be hosting a televised debate for D.C.'s upcoming Democratic mayoral primary election.
FOX 5 DC and Georgetown University will be hosting a televised debate for D.C.'s upcoming Democratic mayoral primary election.
Virginia moves 2026 primary election from June to August
Virginia's 2026 primary elections were originally scheduled for June 16. They will now be on Aug. 4.
Virginia's 2026 primary elections were originally scheduled for June 16. They will now be on Aug. 4.