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The June 16 primary is over. This site is archived as of 2026-06-24 and will not be updated. Certified results at DCBOE ↗

2026 races Council At-Large (special) Elissa Silverman

Elissa Silverman

Ideclared candidateWon primary

Previously held an At-Large Independent seat.

What's happening

Recent themes

1 theme · last 60 days

  • Wins nonpartisan at-large special election — 54.75% first-round on June 16

    Silverman won the nonpartisan special election to fill the at-large seat vacated by Kenyan McDuffie, with 54.75% of first-round votes. Preliminary DCBOE results released June 21; full certification due July 15.

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Coverage

Recent press & social

7 items · last 60 days
  1. Preliminary results: Silverman wins at-large nonpartisan special election — 54.75% first-round; certified July 15DCBOE ↗
  2. DC primary night: Silverman leads nonpartisan at-large special election with 54.75% first-roundWTOP ↗
  3. D.C. Voter Guide 2026: Who is running for the D.C. Council's at-large seats?WAMU ↗
  4. DCNOW endorses Elissa Silverman for the At-Large (non-majority) special electionDC NOW (Nat'l Org. for Women, DC Chapter) ↗
  5. DC is voting. What are the candidates' transportation priorities?Washington Area Bicyclist Association ↗
  6. GLAA releases ratings for 18 candidates running for D.C. mayor, Council, AGWashington Blade ↗
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  1. The Race To Replace McDuffie!HillRag ↗