2026 District of Columbia elections

A general election will be held in Washington, D.C. on November 3, 2026, to elect various local and federal government officials. Primary elections will be held on June 16, 2026.

Federal offices

Non-voting delegate

Incumbent Democratic non-voting delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is 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.