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Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital

White won the Democratic primary for D.C.’s delegate to Congress and said he would fight for the city’s independence and statehood.

Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
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Robert White won the Democratic primary for Washington, D.C.’s delegate to Congress, putting him in position to challenge for a seat Eleanor Holmes Norton held for 18 terms. The article also describes mayoral candidates’ campaigns amid concerns about federal actions affecting the city’s autonomy.

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Washington, D.C. Council member and Democratic candidate for the district’s delegate to Congress

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ALSO MENTIONED  Janeese Lewis George, Democratic candidate for mayor who campaigned on protecting D.C.’s autonomy; Hope Solomon, Former federal contractor and mayoral candidate; Kenyan McDuffie, Mayoral candidate who voiced support for D.C. autonomy; Muriel Bowser, Outgoing Washington, D.C. mayor; Vincent Orange, Former council member and mayoral candidate

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