2026 Washington, D.C., mayoral election

2026 Washington, D.C., mayoral election

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Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser Democratic

The 2026 Washington, D.C. mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Washington, D.C.. Incumbent mayor Muriel Bowser is serving her third term and is eligible for re-election. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Gary Goodweather, Local Businessman ^[2]

Potential

• Muriel Bowser, incumbent (2015–present) ^[3]
• Robert White, at-large city councilor (2016–present) and candidate for mayor in 2022 ^[4]

Independents

Candidates

Potential

• Rhonda Williams, candidate for mayor in 2022 ^[5]

References

1. "DC Governance". DC Statehood. Government of the District of Columbia. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
2. Goodweather, Gary. "Goodweather for DC".
3. Zheng, Lili (May 13, 2024). "Bowser's approval ratings down for the first time in nearly a decade". FOX 5 DC. FOX Television Stations. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
4. Koma, Alex (May 30, 2024). "City Paper Primary Prep: Can Robert White and Trayon White Win Third Terms on the Council?". Washington City Paper. WASHINGTON CITY PAPER. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
5. Zheng, Lili (May 13, 2024). "Bowser's approval ratings down for the first time in nearly a decade". FOX 5 DC. FOX Television Stations. Retrieved November 20, 2024.