D.C.'s Primary Just Opened up — Here's What That Actually Means For You

City Cast DC · Jun 25, 2026 · 19m

The D.C. Council this week voted to allow independents to vote in D.C. primary elections — a potentially huge change in a city where the Democratic Primary essentially picks the mayor. But wait, you say: Didn’t you already vote for this? Yes, you. D.C. voters approved the change by referendum two years ago, but the Council refused to fund it, so it wasn’t in effect for last week’s primary. City Cast DC reporter Emma Uber has been covering this issue and explains what changed

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