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Washington, D.C. City Council Ward 8 Special Election Results
The Eighth Ward’s City Council seat has been vacant since February, when Councilmember Trayon White was expelled after his arrest on federal corruption charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Now, voters in southeast Washington will choose between four Democrats vying to represent them—including Mr. White himself.
Live results: DC 2025 special election for Ward 8
The polls have closed and ballots are being counted in D.C.'s special election. It will determine who will be the next councilmember to represent Ward 8.
Trayon White reclaims Ward 8 council seat
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RESULTS: Voters decide special election for DC Council’s Ward 8 seat
D.C. residents cast their vote for the next Ward 8 council member. The special election comes after former Trayon White was expelled from the seat.
Ward 8 residents cast their ballots for special election in final day of voting
Voters in Ward 8 are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose their next representative on the D.C. Council, following the expulsion of former Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White.
DC Ward 8 voters will decide whether Trayon White returns or new leadership takes over
The DC Council Ward 8 seat has been vacant since February when Trayon White was expelled by his colleagues following a federal bribery indictment.
Ward 8 is voting for a new DC Councilmember. Here are the 4 candidates
Voters in Ward 8 are heading to the polls for a special election to fill an empty seat on the D.C. Council. That empty seat came after the Council voted to remove member Trayon White, who was indicted on bribery charges.
DC Ward 8 voters head to polls in special election
Voters in D.C.’s Ward 8 are casting ballots Tuesday to fill a vacant Council seat left open after Trayon White was expelled earlier this year over federal bribery charges.
D.C. Ward 8 voters to decide who fills White’s former council seat
ANC Chair Salim Adofo, attorney Mike Austin, public servant Sheila Dunn, and former Council member Trayon White Sr.
Residents to vote in Ward 8 Special Election
Tuesday, July 15 marks Election Day for Ward 8 residents to vote for the vacant DC Council seat formerly held by Trayon White.
DC 2025 special election for Ward 8: Guide to early voting, candidates on the ballot
Seven candidates were running in a special election for Ward 8 of the Washington, D.C. City Council on July 15 but only four received significant media coverage and will be on the ballot: Salim Adofo , Mike Austin , Sheila Bunn and Trayon White.
Ward 8 residents react after DC Council member Trayon White’s reelection
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Columbia Second Ward special election candidates discuss housing issues at forum
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Sheila Bunn Tops GLAA LGBTQ Scorecard in Ward 8 Race
GLAA gave Sheila Bunn the highest rating on LGBTQ issues in Ward 8's Council race. Trayon White was not rated due to ethics ...