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District of Columbia

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., same-day registration available; deadline for dropping off ballots is 8 p.m

Mayor

  • Janeese Lewis George Democrat
  • Robert L. Gross D.C. Statehood Green
  • Rhonda L. Hamilton Independent

Delegate to the House

  • Robert White Democrat
  • Denise Rosado Republican
  • Kymone Freeman Green Party

U.S. Shadow Senator

  • Paul Strauss Democrat
  • Rob Simmons Republican
  • Greg Maye Independent

U.S. Shadow Representative

  • Franklin Garcia Democrat

Statewide ballot measures

Initiative 86: Force-Feeding Birds and Foie Gras Ban

YES: supports prohibiting the force-feeding of birds to enlarge their livers and banning the commercial sale, distribution, and importation of foie gras and other fattened bird liver products in D.C.

NO: opposes this initiative, keeping foie gras and other fattened bird liver products legal to sell, distribute, and import in D.C.

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