Washington D.C.'s First Council Expulsion: Trayon White Runs to Reclaim his Seat After Federal Corruption Charges
On this episode: The Washington, D.C., Council is holding a special election on July 15 in Ward 8 to fill the seat vacated by the expulsion of Councilmember Trayon White. White is the first council member in the district’s history to be removed from office. White was charged with federal bribery in August after federal authorities alleged he was recorded accepting cash envelopes in exchange for helping to steer city contracts. He had won reelection to the seat in November 2024 with approximately three-quarters of the vote before the council unanimously voted to expel him. White is one of the…
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