D.C. Council member Robert White resigns to keep delegate bid eligible
The gist
D.C. Council member Robert White resigned his seat on Nov. 2 to qualify for the delegate race.
The 1970 law barring dual officeholders forced the move days before the general election.
How it unfolded
- Jun 16, 2026White won the Democratic primary for the D.C. delegate seat, defeating Trent Holbrook, Greg Jaczko, Brooke Pinto and Kinney Zalesne.
- Jun 17, 2026The Associated Press called the race shortly after midnight with White leading at 63 percent; Brooke Pinto trailed with around 22 percent.
- Oct 20, 2026Council Chair Phil Mendelson said the question of White's eligibility was brought to his attention, though he did not say by whom.