District Links: Ward 8 special election set for July 15; Trump says he’s nominating his interim U.S. attorney for DC to fill permanent post; and more

By Chris Kain On Feb 17, 2025 Last updated Feb 18, 2025

The DC Board of Elections has scheduled a July 15 special election to fill the vacancy created by the expulsion of Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White Sr., and one of White’s challengers in the most recent Democratic primary says he’ll run for the seat.

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