Robert White

Ddeclared candidateWon primary

At-Large Councilmember.

What's happening

Recent themes

1 theme · last 60 days

Wins Democratic delegate primary outright — 63.16% first-round vote on June 16
Robert White won the Democratic primary for the open US House Delegate seat with 63.16% of first-round votes, becoming the Democratic nominee. Preliminary DCBOE results published June 21; full certification due July 15.
- 2026-06-21DCBOE
- 2026-06-16NBC Washington· social

Positions

5 of 6 stated

Statehood & Federal PressureDC autonomy, Home Rule, response to federal overrides
Statehood is the top priority; protect Home Rule, defend local laws from federal override, and build national coalitions against interference. [Campaign site — homepage ↗]
Public Safety & JusticeSecure DC, civilian review, federalized MPD response
Invest in youth programs that prevent crime, with meaningful consequences for serious offenses; opposes MPD cooperation with federal agents that tramples rights. [Campaign site — homepage ↗]
Housing & EvictionsRent freeze ballot, TOPA reform, construction targets
Secure federal resources for affordable housing and support renters' rights through a 'D.C. Forward Economic Plan.' [Campaign site — homepage ↗]
Budget, Taxes & Federal WorkforceFY27 shortfall, federal workforce loss, tax decisions
Supports federal tax incentives to draw private-sector jobs downtown as DC loses federal employment. [WTOP voter guide ↗]
SchoolsDCPS vs. charters, OSSE oversight, federal K-12 funding
Fight for federal funding that supports DC teachers, improves classrooms, and prepares children for the jobs of tomorrow. [Campaign site — homepage ↗]

No stated position yet on: Transportation.

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