District of Columbia Council · 2026 general · 7 of 13 seats up

Democrats keep a majority in the District of Columbia Council

Democrats hold 11 seats and Republicans 0; 7 make a majority.

7 for a majorityBefore the electionD 112AfterD 112D 0 · R 0

0 seats flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans

Seats not up in this election count with their holders. Source: Results and race calls: District of Columbia Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

0Seats flipped0 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans

0Incumbents defeatedIn the general election

1Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot

1Uncontested seats1 Democratic, 0 Republican

0Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

Source: Results and race calls: District of Columbia Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 6 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 0 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted. The seat won without an opponent sits at its end. Margins over 80 points are drawn at 80.

Democratic
Republican
Counting
Flipped
Under 5 points

Unofficial returns. Source: Results and race calls: District of Columbia Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Closest called races

Smallest winning margins.

Source: Results and race calls: District of Columbia Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

District of Columbia Council in other elections

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