2022 Washington, D.C., mayoral election
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On November 8, 2022, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor. Incumbent Democrat Muriel Bowser was elected to a third term.[1] The Republican nominee, Stacia Hall, received 2,368 votes in the primary, and independent candidate Rodney "Red" Grant garnered 4,700 signatures to gain ballot access. Both appeared on the general election ballot along with Libertarian Party candidate Dennis Sobin. D.C. Statehood Green Party nominee Corren Brown did not appear on the general election ballot.
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Democratic primary
editIncumbent Attorney General Karl Racine was considered to be the most likely Democrat to challenge Muriel Bowser.[2][3][1] Though Racine filed to seek reelection as Attorney General, in October 2021 he announced he would not be running for any office in 2022.[4] The following day, Councilmember Robert White, a former aide to Racine, announced his campaign.[5] White was joined by several other candidates later on, the most notable of whom was Councilmember Trayon White, who announced his campaign in a comment on Instagram. On April 4, 2022, Robert White's campaign announced a challenge to Trayon White's ballot access signatures. Robert White's camp argued that up to 2,800 of Trayon White's signatures might be invalid.[6] While many of Trayon White's signatures were invalidated by the Board of Elections, they certified 2,138 signatures, just 138 over the minimum required, ensuring that Trayon White would appear on the ballot.[7]
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Muriel Bowser, incumbent (since 2015)[8]
Eliminated in primary
edit- James Butler, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in Ward 5 and candidate for mayor in 2018[9]
- Robert White, at-large Council member (since 2016)[5]
- Trayon White, Ward 8 Council member (since 2017)[10]
Failed to qualify for ballot access
edit- Michael Campbell, pastor and Chapter President of DC National Action Network[11]
- Andre Delontae Davis, teacher[12]
Declined
edit- Karl Racine, Attorney General for the District of Columbia (since 2015)[4]
Endorsements
editMuriel Bowser
- Local officials
- Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George's County Executive (2018–present)[13]
- Labor unions
- Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO[14]
- SEIU 32BJ[14]
- UNITE HERE Local 23[14]
- UNITE HERE Local 25[14]
- Organizations
- Democrats for Education Reform D.C.[14]
- District of Columbia Association of Realtors[14]
- EMILY's List[15]
- Newspapers
Robert White
- Individuals
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Capital Stonewall Democrats[21]
- DC Now[22]
- Our Revolution DC[23]
- Sierra Club[23]
- Working Families Party[24]
- Newspapers
- The GW Hatchet (Democratic primary only)[25]
Debate
edit| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Muriel Bowser | Trayon White | Robert White Jr. | |||||
| 1 | Jun. 1, 2022 | Georgetown University Institute of Politics WTTG |
Mo Elleithee Tom Fitzgerald Jeannette Reyes |
YouTube | P | P | P |
Polling
edit- Graphical summary
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| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Muriel Bowser |
Robert White |
Trayon White |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Research Partners (D)[A] | June 7–9, 2022 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 41% | 37% | 6% | 1% | 16% |
| Lake Research Partners (D)[A] | March 2022 | 750 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 47% | 24% | 5% | 4% | 20% |
| Washington Post | February 2–14, 2022 | 579 (RV) | ± 5.0% | 47% | 19% | 17% | 4%[b] | 11% |
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Muriel Bowser |
Robert White |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Research Partners (D)[A] | June 7–9, 2022 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 42% | 40% | 3% | 16% |
| Lake Research Partners (D)[A] | March 2022 | 750 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 48% | 26% | 4% | 21% |
Results
edit
Bowser
- Bowser—30–40%
- Bowser—40–50%
- Bowser—50–60%
- Bowser—60–70%
R. White
- R. White—50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Muriel Bowser (incumbent) | 62,391 | 49.01 | |
| Democratic | Robert White | 51,557 | 40.50 | |
| Democratic | Trayon White | 11,193 | 8.79 | |
| Democratic | James Butler | 1,753 | 1.38 | |
| Write-in | 406 | 0.32 | ||
| Total votes | 127,300 | 100 | ||
| n/a | Overvotes | 219 | ||
| n/a | Undervotes | 812 | ||
Republican primary
editCandidates
editDeclared
editResults
edit
Hall
- Hall—50–60%
- Hall—70-80%
- Hall—80-90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stacia Hall | 2,368 | 80.41 | |
| Write-in | 577 | 19.59 | ||
| Total votes | 2,945 | 100 | ||
| n/a | Overvotes | 11 | ||
| n/a | Undervotes | 225 | ||
Statehood Green primary
editCandidates
editDeclared
edit- Corren Brown[29]
Independents
editCandidates
editQualified for ballot access
editDeclined
edit- David Grosso, at-large Councilor (2013–2021)[31]
- Karl Racine, Attorney General for the District of Columbia (since 2015)[32]
General election
editResults
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Muriel Bowser (incumbent) | 147,433 | 74.62 | −1.78 | |
| Independent | Rodney Grant | 29,531 | 14.95 | N/A | |
| Republican | Stacia Hall | 11,510 | 5.83 | N/A | |
| Libertarian | Dennis Sobin | 2,521 | 1.28 | −2.12 | |
| Write-in | 6,580 | 3.33 | -0.67 | ||
| Total votes | 197,575 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 205,774 | 40.76 | −5.53 | ||
| Registered electors | 504,815 | ||||
Notes
edit- Partisan clients
References
edit- ^ a b Zauzer Weil, Julie; Dorsey, Corinne; Daniels, Omari; Brice-Saddler, Michael (November 8, 2022). "Muriel Bowser projected to win third term as D.C. mayor". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Democratic Primary Watchers Eye AG and Ward 5 Races". Washington City Paper. June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ^ Jaffe, Harry (November 8, 2018). "Jaffe Report: Winners and Losers in the DC Election". NBC4 Washington. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ a b Brice-Saddler, Michael (October 12, 2021). "D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine will not seek elective office in 2022". Washington Post. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "Your D.C. Council Voter Guide To Every Candidate Running For An At-Large Seat". Washington Post. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Austermuhle, Martin (April 7, 2022). "Robert White Tries To Keep Trayon White Off Ballot In D.C. Mayoral Race". DCist. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Dil, Cuneyt (April 22, 2022). "D.C. mayor candidate Trayon White survives challenge to eligibility". Axios. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ "Muriel Bowser Will Seek a Third Term as D.C. Mayor". Washington Post. November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ Schick, Will (September 21, 2021). "ElectionsNews The only Democrat registered as a 2022 mayoral candidate says he 'never went away' after losing to Bowser in 2018". The DC Line. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "DC Councilmember Trayon White Running for Mayor". NBC 4. October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ Scully, Nora; Wild, Franzi; Huang, Jupiter (December 3, 2021). "Georgetown Explained: 2022 D.C. mayoral elections". The Georgetown Voice. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Kain, Chris (December 17, 2021). "Who's lined up to run in the 2022 primaries?". The DC Line. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ Rivers, Megan (June 17, 2022). "Prince George's Co. Executive Angela Alsobrooks and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser endorse each other". WUSA9. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Brice-Saddler, Michael; Zauzmer Weil, Julie (May 16, 2022). "A guide to the 2022 D.C. Democratic primaries". Washington Post. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "EMILY's List Endorses Muriel Bowser for Reelection". EMILY's List. December 1, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Mayor Muriel Bowser gets our endorsement for a third term". The Washington Post. May 14, 2022.
- ^ Brice-Saddler, Michael; Zauzmer Weil, Julie (October 30, 2021). "For D.C. mayoral candidates, equity is an early flashpoint". Washington Post. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ @robertwhite_dc (May 11, 2022). "Local 1975 for their endorsement! I look forward to partnering with them to ensure our hardworking government employees are treated with the respect they deserve". Retrieved May 14, 2022 – via Instagram.
- ^ @RobertWhite_DC (April 7, 2022). "I am so proud to have the endorsement of @AFSCME District Council 20! Our city's government employees are eager for new leadership, and I'm ready to be that leader" (Tweet). Retrieved April 8, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Wright Jr., James (April 13, 2022). "Key Endorsements, Signature Challenges Dominate Current D.C. Political Campaigns". The Washington Informer. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Riley, John (May 20, 2022). "Capital Stonewall Democrats endorse Robert White for D.C. Mayor". Metro Weekly. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ @robertwhite_dc (April 27, 2022). "It's an honor to have the support of @wash_dcnow in this election. I'm proud of my record as a champion for policies that support women and girls, and I'm grateful to DC NOW for their important advocacy around these issues". Retrieved May 14, 2022 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b @robertwhite_dc (April 6, 2022). "I am incredibly proud to earn the endorsement of @ourrevolutiondc. As mayor, I will continue to fight for the causes that Our Revolution champions, like climate justice, workers rights, and more". Retrieved May 14, 2022 – via Instagram.
- ^ "DC Working Families Party announces first slate of endorsements for upcoming primary elections". Working Families Party. March 11, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Editorial Board (June 17, 2022). "Staff Editorial: Robert White's vision for D.C.'s future deserves your vote". The GW Hatchet. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "Primary Election 2022 - Certified Results". District of Columbia Board of Elections. July 15, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ "HOME". Stacia Hall For Dc Mayor. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ "Washington, D.C. Election Results 2022". POLITICO. June 25, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ a b Thompson, Stephanie (October 13, 2021). "Council member Robert White running for DC mayor". Daily Investor Hub. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Wright, James (May 19, 2021). "Comedian Red Grant Launches Quest for D.C. Mayor in 2022". Washington Informer. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Nirappil, Fenit; Clement, Scott (November 21, 2019). "D.C. Mayor Bowser has high approval rating, with 52 percent saying she should seek a third term, Post poll finds". Washington Post. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Schwartzman, Paul (February 2, 2022). "Democratic challengers seek traction in race to unseat D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser". Washington Post. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- ^ "DCBOE Election Results". electionresults.dcboe.org. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ "DCBOE Election Results".
See also
editExternal links
edit- Official campaign websites
- Muriel Bowser (D) for Mayor
- Corren Brown (SG) for Mayor Archived October 31, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- James Butler (D) for Mayor
- Michael Campbell (D) for Mayor Archived October 20, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- Dustin "DC" Canter (I) for Mayor Archived April 24, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- Andre Davis (D) for Mayor Archived December 17, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- Rodney "Red" Grant (I) for Mayor
- Stacia Hall (R) for Mayor
- Robert White (D) for Mayor