2026 Washington, D.C., mayoral election explained

Country:	District of Columbia
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	No
Previous Election:	2022 Washington, D.C., mayoral election
Previous Year:	2022
Next Election:	2030 Washington, D.C., mayoral election
Next Year:	2030
Election Date:	November 8, 2026
Party1:	District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Party2:	District of Columbia Republican Party
Party3:	D.C. Statehood Green Party
Mayor
Before Election:	Muriel Bowser
Before Party:	District of Columbia Democratic State Committee

The 2026 Washington, D.C. mayoral election will be held on November 8, 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

Potential

• Muriel Bowser, incumbent (since 2015)^[2]
• Robert White, Ward 8 Council member (since 2017), and candidate for mayor of Washington, D.C. in 2022^[3]

Republican primary

Potential

Statehood Green primary

Candidates

Potential

Independents

Potential

• Rhonda Williams, candidate for mayor of Washington, D.C. in 2022^[4]

Notes and References

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