2016 Council of the District of Columbia election

US election 2016 Council of the District of Columbia election District of Columbia legislative no 2015 Council of the District of Columbia special election 2015 (special) 2018 Council of the District of Columbia election 2018 5 seats on the Council of the District of Columbia 7 November 8, 2016 File:Phil Mendelson.jpg 150x150px Phil Mendelson District of Columbia Democratic State Committee 11 11 3x4.svg Independent 2 2 Chair of the Council Phil Mendelson District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Phil Mendelson District of Columbia Democratic State Committee The 2016 Council of the District of Columbia general election was held on November 8, with the primary election occurring on June 14. Elections were held for the seats of four out of the eight wards and two of the four at-large seats. The Democratic Party retained its control of the Council. 2016-11-07 DC Voters Elect Gray to Council, Approve Statehood Measure https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-election-statehood-council-seats/96080/ 2026-06-01 NBC4 Washington en-USFormer mayor Vince Gray, Trayon White, and Robert White all unseated incumbent councilmembers in Wards 7, 8, and at-large seat respectively.Sadon Rachel Three Incumbents, All Bowser Allies, Lose Their Seats On The D.C. Council https://dcist.com/story/16/06/14/results/ 2026-06-01 DCist en Brandon Todd won his first full term representing Ward 4 and Jack Evans was reelected to his Ward 2 seat without any opposition.Sadon Rachel 80 Percent Of D.C. Votes In Favor of Statehood https://dcist.com/story/16/11/08/dc-election-results/ 2026-06-01 DCist en 4 Background The District of Columbia Home Rule Act states that "not more than two of the at-large members shall be nominated by the same political party", which results in the Democratic Party being unable to run in all at-large districts.November 5, 2018 Why Are Two Of The D.C. Council’s At-Large Seats Off Limits For Democrats? https://wamu.org/story/18/11/05/why-are-two-of-the-d-c-councils-at-large-seats-off-limits-for-democrats/ June 28, 2021 WAMU David Catania, a member of the city council from 1997 to 2015, was the last member of the Republican Party elected to the council, but changed his political affiliation to independent in 2004.January 15, 2020 A Republican Candidate Joins The Crowded Ward 2 Race https://dcist.com/story/20/01/15/a-republican-candidate-joins-the-crowded-ward-2-race/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20210628200233/https://dcist.com/story/20/01/15/a-republican-candidate-joins-the-crowded-ward-2-race/ June 28, 2021 June 28, 2021 DCist At-large 2016 Council of the District of Columbia At-Large Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg legislative 2012 Council of the District of Columbia election#At-large 2012 2020 Council of the District of Columbia election#At-large 2020 November 8, 2016 At-large councilmember Robert_White_at_District_14_Legislative_Breakfast_(cropped).jpg Robert White Democratic 233,983 52.80% David Grosso MadisonDC Video.png David Grosso Independent 108,745 24.54% 3x4.svg G. Lee Aikin D.C. Statehood Green Party 29,165 6.58% 3x4.svg Carolina Celnik Republican 28,823 6.50% 3x4.svg John Cheeks Independent 24,714 5.58% 3x4.svg Matthew Klokel Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia 14,178 3.20% Robert White (D) David Grosso (I) Robert White (D) David Grosso (I) Incumbent at-large councilmember Vincent Orange, a public official known for campaign rallies with free oranges and his eccentric policy ideas, was challenged to the left by former congressional aide Robert White and former advisory neighborhood commissioner David Garber.Nirappil Fenit 2016-06-08 Fewer oranges, more minimum-wage talk in Vincent Orange’s 11th D.C. campaign https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/fewer-oranges-more-minimum-wage-talk-in-vincent-oranges-11th-dc-campaign/2016/06/08/e25d99aa-2776-11e6-ae4a-3cdd5fe74204_story.html 2026-06-02 The Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 Both White and Garber portrayed Orange as a corrupt, ethically challenged politician who had served for too long on the Council.Nirappil Fenit 2016-06-15 How a D.C. political novice unseated longtime council member Vincent Orange https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/how-a-dc-political-novice-unseated-long-time-council-member-vincent-orange/2016/06/15/62d1b74c-331b-11e6-95c0-2a6873031302_story.html 2026-06-02 The Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 In the June primary, White narrowly bested the incumbent Orange by two percentage points with Garber claiming a distant third place.Fallows James 2016-06-15 Good Political News From D.C. https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2016/06/good-political-news-from-dc/623765/ 2026-06-02 The Atlantic en Upon losing the primary, Orange accepted a position as president of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, raising yet another ethics concern.Rosenstein Peter 2016-08-03 Orange an embarrassment to statehood effort https://www.washingtonblade.com/2016/08/03/orange-embarrassment-statehood-effort/ 2026-06-02 Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News en-US Orange eventually resigned from his position on the Council in August.Sadon Rachel Vincent Orange Officially Resigns After Ethics Kerfuffle https://dcist.com/story/16/08/15/vincent-orange-1/ 2026-06-02 DCist en The DC Democratic Party selected White to fill out Orange's term.Nirappil Fenit 2016-09-15 White is the new Orange: Robert White appointed to D.C. Council vacancy https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-democrats-to-fill-at-large-council-seat-vacated-by-vincent-orange/2016/09/14/2e744720-7a9d-11e6-beac-57a4a412e93a_story.html 2026-06-02 The Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 Democratic primary Candidates Robert White, former director of community affairs for Attorney General Karl Racine, legislative counsel to Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, and independent candidate for at-large in 2014 Vincent Orange, incumbent at-large councilmember (2011-present) and former councilmember from Ward 5 (1999-2007) David Garber, former ANC commissioner 2016-05-12 A conversation with David Garber, candidate for At-Large Council https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/david-garber-conversation-2016 2026-06-02 Petworth News en-US Declined Vince Gray, former mayor of the District of Columbia (2011-2015)Sommer Will 2016-02-04 Gray Launches Ward 7 Bid With Jabs at Alexander https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/340042/gray-launches-ward-7-bid-with-jabs-for-alexander/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US (running for Ward 7 councilmember)Sommer Will 2016-02-05 Ward War III https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/202286/ward-war-iii-2016-primary-dc-bowser-gray-orange-alexander-may/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US Endorsements Vincent Orange Local officials Muriel Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia (2015–present) Jack Evans, member of the Council of the District of Columbia from Ward 2 (1991-present)Nirappil Fenit 2016-06-08 Five questions for D.C. at-large candidates https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/five-questions-for-dc-at-large-candidates/2016/06/08/e74b46ce-2db6-11e6-9de3-6e6e7a14000c_story.html 2026-06-03 The Washington Post en-US Newspapers The Washington Post2016-05-28 For D.C. Council https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/for-dc-council/2016/05/27/5e86c61c-20ee-11e6-aa84-42391ba52c91_story.html 2026-06-02 The Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 Robert White Local officials Vince Gray, former mayor of the District of Columbia (2011–2015) Mary Cheh, member of the Council of the District of Columbia from Ward 3 (2007-2023) Karl Racine, Attorney General of the District of Columbia (2015-2023) Trayon White, former member of the District of Columbia State Board of Education from Ward 8 (2011-2014) and candidate for Ward 8 councilmember in 2015 and 2016 Organizations Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance Sierra Club DC for DemocracySommer Will 2016-04-18 Lefty Group Endorses Green Team Foes https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/339707/lefty-group-endorses-green-team-foes/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US 2016 Council of the District of Columbia At-large Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Robert White 38,805 42.72% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Vincent Orange 37,009 40.74% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee David Garber 14,237 15.67% 787 0.87% 90,838 100% Republican Primary Candidates Carolina Celnik 2016 Council of the District of Columbia At-large Republican primary District of Columbia Republican Party Carolina Celnik 1,270 89.69% 146 10.31% 1,416 100% Statehood Green Primary Candidates G. Lee Aikin 2016 Council of the District of Columbia At-large Statehood Green primary D.C. Statehood Green Party G. Lee Aikin 280 68.97% 126 31.03% 406 100% Independents Candidates John Cheeks, reparations activist David Grosso, incumbent at-large councilmember (2013-present) 2017-08-01 District of Columbia At-Large City Council Results: White and Grosso Win https://www.nytimes.com/elections/2016/results/district-of-columbia-city-council-at-large 2026-06-02 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 General Election 2016 Council of the District of Columbia At-large general election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Robert White 233,983 52.80% Independent David Grosso 108,745 24.54% D.C. Statehood Green Party G. Lee Aikin 29,165 6.58% District of Columbia Republican Party Carolina Celnik 28,823 6.50% Independent John C. Cheeks 24,714 5.58% Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia Matthew Klokel 14,178 3.20% 3,536 0.80% 443,144 100% Ward 2 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 2 Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg legislative 2012 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 2 2012 2020 Council of the District of Columbia special election 2020 November 8, 2016 Ward 2 councilmember Jack Evans 2011 DC Pride Parade.jpg Jack Evans Democratic 27,534 96.58% Jack Evans Democratic Jack Evans Democratic Incumbent councilmember Jack Evans won his seventh full term to the Council. He was unopposed in both the primary and general election. Evans had previously made his third bid for mayor in 2014. Evans eventually resigned from the Council in 2020 in order to prevent a likely expulsion amid an ethics scandal.Austermuhle Martin Jack Evans Resigns From The D.C. Council https://dcist.com/story/20/01/07/jack-evans-resigns-from-the-d-c-council/ 2026-06-03 DCist en Democratic primary Candidates Jack Evans, incumbent councilmember (1991-present) 2017-08-01 District of Columbia Ward 2 City Council Results: Jack Evans Wins https://www.nytimes.com/elections/2016/results/district-of-columbia-city-council-ward-2 2026-06-03 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 2 Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Jack Evans 7,626 95.37% 370 4.63% 7,996 100% Independents Withdrawn Bruce Majors, real estate agent 2016-07-07 Butler to Challenge Gray for Ward 7 Council Seat https://afro.com/butler-to-challenge-gray-for-ward-7-council-seat/ 2026-06-04 AFRO American Newspapers en-US General Election 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 2 general election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Jack Evans 27,534 96.58% 975 4.63% 28,509 100% Ward 4 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 4 Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg legislative 2015 Council of the District of Columbia special election 2015 (special) 2020 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 4 2020 November 8, 2016 Ward 4 councilmember Brandon Todd Inauguration 2017.jpg Brandon Todd Democratic 35,100 95.09% Brandon Todd Democratic Brandon Todd Democratic Brandon Todd secured his first full term on the Council. A former staffer to mayor Muriel Bowser, Todd was the only Bowser ally in 2016 to survive reelection.Kurzius Rachel WTF Is Going On With Ward 4’s Brandon Todd? An Explainer https://dcist.com/story/17/05/12/what-the-heck-is-going-on-with-ward/ 2026-06-03 DCist en Todd previously won a special election to fill out Bowser's term as the Ward 4 councilmember in 2015.Sadon Rachel Todd Takes Ward 4, While May Has A 152-Vote Lead in Ward 8 https://dcist.com/story/15/04/29/todd-takes-ward-4-while-may-has-a-1/ 2026-06-03 DCist en The handpicked successor of Bowser, Todd faced a spirited challenge from urban planner Leon Andrews in the Democratic primary; although Andrews characterized Todd as an ineffective legislator, he eventually came eight percentage points short.Nirappil Fenit 2016-05-28 Can Bowser’s handpicked successor in Ward 4 hold on to his seat? https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/can-bowsers-handpicked-successor-in-ward-4-hold-on-to-his-seat/2016/05/28/858deec0-2134-11e6-8690-f14ca9de2972_story.html 2026-06-03 The Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 Todd secured reelection in the November general election with no opposition. Four years later, in 2020, Todd was defeated for reelection by Janeese Lewis George.Wright Jr James 2020-06-03 George Upsets Todd in Ward 4, Other Incumbents Win Easily https://www.washingtoninformer.com/george-upsets-todd-in-ward-4-other-incumbents-win-easily/ 2026-06-03 The Washington Informer en-US Democratic primary Candidates Leon Andrews, National League of Cities executive and candidate for Ward 4 councilmember in the 2015 special electionCornish Stephanie 2016-06-09 Andrews Emerges as Todd's Chief Foe https://afro.com/andrews-emerges-as-todds-chief-foe/ 2026-06-03 AFRO American Newspapers en-US Ron Austin, chair of ANC 4B and former constituent services director for then-councilmember Adrian Fenty 2016-05-21 A conversation with Ron Austin, candidate for Ward 4 council https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/conversation-ron-austin-ward-4-council 2026-06-03 Petworth News en-US Calvin Gurley, accountant and perennial candidate Brandon Todd, incumbent councilmember (2015-present) Endorsements Brandon Todd Local officials Muriel Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia (2015-present) Organizations Democrats for Education ReformSommer Will 2016-04-06 Ed Reform Group Backs Gray, Incumbents in D.C. Council Races https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/339784/ed-reform-group-backs-gray-incumbents-in-d-c-council-races/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US Newspapers The Washington PostLeon Andrews Organizations Jews United for Justice DC Latino Caucus DC for Democracy District of Columbia Nurses Association2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 4 Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Brandon Todd 8,145 50.81% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Leon Andrews 6,738 42.04% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Ron Austin 574 3.58% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Calvin Gurley 509 3.18% 63 0.39% 16,029 100% General Election 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 4 general election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Brandon Todd 35,100 95.09% 1,813 4.91% 36,913 100% Ward 7 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 7 Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg legislative 2012 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 7 2012 2020 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 7 2020 November 8, 2016 Ward 7 councilmember Vincent Gray, October 2014.jpg Vince Gray Democratic 27,956 86.29% Yvette Alexander Democratic Vince Gray Democratic 3x4.svg Gary Butler Independent 7.31% 2,367 3x4.svg Christian Carter Independent 5.67% 1,837 Vince Gray, fresh off losing his mayoral reelection bid to Muriel Bowser in 2014, mounted a comeback bid in his native Ward 7.Freed Benjamin 2016-02-04 Former DC Mayor Vince Gray Is Running for the DC Council - Washingtonian https://washingtonian.com/2016/02/04/former-dc-mayor-vince-gray-is-running-for-the-dc-council/ 2026-06-04 en-US He challenged incumbent councilmember Yvette Alexander for his old seat on the Council.Devaney Robert 2016-03-07 Vincent Gray Announces Run for D.C. Council The Georgetowner https://georgetowner.com/articles/2016/03/07/vincent-gray-announces-run-dc-council/ 2026-06-04 en-US Ironically, in 2006, when Gray abandoned his Ward 7 councilmember post and ran for Chair of the Council, the now-ex-mayor endorsed Alexander as his successor.Hauslohner Abigail 2016-02-04 Former D.C. mayor Vincent Gray to run for Ward 7 council seat https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/former-dc-mayor-vincent-gray-to-run-for-ward-7-city-council-seat/2016/02/04/4220195a-caaa-11e5-ae11-57b6aeab993f_story.html 2026-06-04 The Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 Gray claimed he was moved to run for the Ward 7 seat again and challenge Alexander after "wide dissatisfaction" with her leadership. Gray bested Alexander and two other opponents in a landslide win in the June primary. 2016-06-14 DC Ex-Mayor Gray Wins DC Council Seat in Primary After Federal Probe https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/first-read-dmv/dc-democratic-primary-results-yvette-alexander-vincent-gray/63336/ 2026-06-04 NBC4 Washington en-US In the November general election, he handily defeated two independents to reclaim his seat on the Council.Moore Jack 2016-11-09 DC voters approve statehood push, send Vince Gray back to DC Council https://wtop.com/elections/2016/11/polls-close-dc-voters-weigh-council-races-dc-statehood/ 2026-06-04 WTOP News en Democratic primary Candidates Yvette Alexander, incumbent councilmember (2007-present)Schwartzman Paul 2016-02-12 For years, he was her political mentor and backer. Now he wants her seat. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/for-years-he-was-her-political-mentor-and-backer-now-he-wants-her-seat/2016/02/12/c6a38496-d0e0-11e5-abc9-ea152f0b9561_story.html 2026-06-04 The Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 Delmar Chesley, former NFL linebackerSommer Will 2016-01-13 Former Football Player Challenges Alexander in Ward 7 https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/340124/former-football-player-challenges-alexander-in-ward-7/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US Vince Gray, former mayor of the District of Columbia (2011-2015), chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia (2007-2011), and member of the Council from Ward 7 (2005-2007) Grant Thompson, pastor and former congressional stafferKurzius Rachel Ward 7 Council Candidates Respond To PJ Harvey’s New Song https://dcist.com/story/16/03/15/ward-7-council-candidates-respond-t/ 2026-06-04 DCist en Withdrawn Ed Potillo, vice chairman of the D.C. Democratic PartySommer Will 2016-01-12 PAC Poll: Gray Would Lead At-Large, Ward 7 Races https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/340136/pac-poll-gray-would-lead-at-large-ward-7-races/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US Endorsements Yvette Alexander Local officials Muriel Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia (2015-present)Freed Benjamin Muriel Bowser Had a Bad Night in the DC Primary https://washingtonian.com/2016/06/14/muriel-bowser-bad-night-dc-primary/ 2016-06-14 2026-06-04 Washingtonian en Newspapers The Washington PostVince Gray Labor unions LiUNA National Building Trades Council United Food and Commercial Workers Organizations DC for Democracy Democrats for Education Reform Gertrude Stein Democratic ClubChibbaro Lou 2016-05-10 Gray wins Stein Club endorsement https://www.washingtonblade.com/2016/05/10/gray-wins-stein-club-endorsement/ 2026-06-04 Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News en-US 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 7 Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Vince Gray 6,333 60.73% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Yvette Alexander 3,482 33.39% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Grant Thompson 345 3.31% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Delmar Chesley 208 1.99% 60 0.58% 10,368 100% Independents Gary Butler, former ANC commissioner from 7B03 Christian Carter, businessman 2016-11-07 DC Voters Elect Gray to Council, Approve Statehood Measure https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-election-statehood-council-seats/96080/ 2026-06-04 NBC4 Washington en-US General Election 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 7 general election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Vince Gray 27,956 86.29% Independent Gary Butler 2,367 7.31% Independent Christian Carter 1,837 5.67% 237 0.58% 32,397 100% Ward 8 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 8 Election Flag of the District of Columbia.svg legislative 2015 Council of the District of Columbia special election 2015 (special) 2020 Council of the District of Columbia election#Ward 8 2020 November 8, 2016 Ward 8 councilmember Trayon White.png Trayon White Democratic 27,174 98.20% LaRuby May Democratic Trayon White Democratic In the 2015 special election, LaRuby May narrowly bested a field of 12 fellow candidates in the race to replace the late Marion Barry as Ward 8's councilmember. May, a former staffer to now-mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Housing Authority commissioner, edged out a 79-vote victory over Trayon White, an activist and former member of the District of Columbia State Board of Education.Sommer Will 2015-05-29 Trayon White Calls Off Ward 8 Recount https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/341111/trayon-white-calls-off-ward-8-recount/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US In 2016, White sought a rematch in a much-smaller field.Sommer Will 2016-04-21 Ward 8, Round Two: Who Will Win the Rematch Between LaRuby May and Trayon White? https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/339683/ward-8-round-two-preview-the-rematch-between-laruby-may-and-trayon-white/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US White received the endorsement of numerous left-leaning groups; May was supported by the incumbent mayor Bowser.Sommer Will 2016-04-18 Lefty Group Endorses Green Team Foes https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/339707/lefty-group-endorses-green-team-foes/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US In the June primary, White upset May by roughly 700 votes.Sadon Rachel Three Incumbents, All Bowser Allies, Lose Their Seats On The D.C. Council https://dcist.com/story/16/06/14/results/ 2026-06-04 DCist en He ran unopposed in the November general election. Democratic primary Candidates Maurice Dickens, community activistSommer Will 2016-04-22 Behold: The 2016 Primary Ballot Orders https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/339671/behold-the-2016-primary-ballot-orders/ 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en-US Bonita Goode, teacher Aaron Holmes, communications professional LaRuby May, incumbent councilmember Trayon White, former member of the District of Columbia State Board of Education from Ward 8 and candidate for Ward 8 councilmember in 2015 Endorsements LaRuby May Local officials Muriel Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia (2015-present)Freed Benjamin Muriel Bowser Had a Bad Night in the DC Primary https://washingtonian.com/2016/06/14/muriel-bowser-bad-night-dc-primary/ 2016-06-14 2026-06-04 Washingtonian en Organizations Democrats for Education Reform Gertrude Stein Democratic ClubLaRuby May https://ballotpedia.org/LaRuby_May Ballotpedia en Newspapers The Washington PostTrayon White Local officials Karl Racine, Attorney General of the District of Columbia (2015-2023)Sommer Will Ward 8, Round Two: Who Will Win the Rematch Between LaRuby May and Trayon White? https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/339683/ward-8-round-two-preview-the-rematch-between-laruby-may-and-trayon-white/ 2016-04-21 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en Vince Gray, former mayor of the District of Columbia (2011-2015) and candidate for Council in 2016Sommer Will Vince Gray Funds Trayon White Call in Ward 8 https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/329323/vince-gray-backs-trayon-white-in-ward-8/ 2016-06-13 2026-06-04 Washington City Paper en Organizations DC for Democracy 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 8 Democratic primary District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Trayon White 4,272 51.40% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee LaRuby May 3,584 43.12% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Aaron Holmes 280 3.37% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Bonita Goode 75 0.9% District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Maurice Dickens 70 0.84% 30 0.36% 8,311 100% General Election 2016 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 8 general election District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Trayon White 27,174 98.20% 497 1.80% 27,671 100% References Category:2016 United States local elections Category:2016 elections in Washington, D.C. 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