A general election will be held in Washington, D.C. on November 3, 2026, to elect various local and federal government officials. Primary elections were held on June 16, 2026.
Federal offices Non-voting delegate
Incumbent Democratic non-voting delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is not running for a 19th consecutive two-year term.
Shadow senator
Incumbent Democratic shadow senator Paul Strauss is eligible to run for re-election to a sixth consecutive four-year term.
Shadow representative
Incumbent Democratic shadow representative Oye Owolewa is retiring.
City offices Mayor
Incumbent Democratic mayor Muriel Bowser had previously expressed interest in running for a fourth consecutive four-year term. On November 25, 2025, Bowser announced her intention not to seek re-election, saying ”it was time for me to pass the baton onto the next set of leaders who are going to take our city to the next level.”
Attorney General
Incumbent Attorney General Brian Schwalb is running for a second consecutive four-year term.
Council
Seven of thirteen seats on the Council of the District of Columbia are up for election in 2026.
State Board of Education Four of eight seats on the District of Columbia State Board of Education are up for election in 2026.
Party offices
The District of Columbia Democratic State Committee is up for election in June 2026.
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