The 2025 Council of the District of Columbia Ward 8 special election was held on July 15, 2025, to elect one member of the Council of the District of Columbia. The election was called following the expulsion of Trayon White from the council.
Background
Former councilmember Trayon White was re-elected in 2024 with 75% of the vote. White was indicted on federal bribery charges and arrested by the FBI in 2024. He was expelled from the council on February 4, 2025 after a court date was scheduled for bribery charges.
Candidates
The deadline to submit 500 valid signatures to qualify for the ballot was April 17, 2025.
Democratic Party
Declared
Failed to qualify
- Jauhar Abraham, anti-violence activist
- Khadijah Clark, former candidate
- Eric T. Cleckley, former council aide
- Lawrence Grayson, business owner
Withdrawn
- Dion Jordan, former Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for seat AC02
- Oliver Linner Roy, nonprofit founder
Endorsements
Republican Party
Withdrawn
- Kara Johnson, business owner
Independents
Failed to qualify
- Anthony O. DeVaughn
- Jennifer Gelencia Muhammad, activist
Write-in candidates
Declared
- Mary A. Roach (Democratic)
- Oliver L. Roy, non-profit founder (Democratic)
- Delonte Ford Singh (Republican)
General election
Results
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