Washington councilmembers Lilija Stevens and Mike Brownfield are vying to replace Mayor Gary Manier, who chose not to run this election after 24 years leading the city.

Research shows that states that have a dominant party in office for awhile, efforts to make citizen led initiatives harder often surface. Washington is no exception.

With most votes counted across the district, Patronis led with more than 55% of the vote while Valimont pulled in just under 44%. Stephen Brody, a candidate running without party affiliation, also claimed about 1% of the vote. That means Patronis will succeed former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, keeping the district in Republican hands.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Former Ward 8 Council member Trayon White, who was expelled from the D.C. Council following his arrest on federal bribery charges, has announced his candidacy to reclaim his seat. White, speaking exclusively to 7News, expressed confidence in the electoral process.

Rooted in the president’s false claims of election fraud, Trump’s executive order is illustrative of governing through dictates rather than legislation.

Wisconsin residents vote Tuesday in elections for the vacant state Supreme Court seat, state superintendent and a voter ID referendum — as well as local races. Live results will be posted here after polls close at 8 p.

DAYTONA BEACH — For a few days, Democrats got to dream.