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D.C. voters head to the polls for high-stakes mayoral primary

WAMU 88.5 | By Alex Koma,

Leila Fadel

Published June 16, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

Voters in D.C. are heading to the polls Tuesday for a pivotal mayoral primary. The winner will be favored in November and will have to navigate President Trump's focus on the city's affairs.

Alex Koma

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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