CalledUnofficial results
District of Columbia Ward 5
District of Columbia Council · District of Columbia
Zachary Parker won re-election by 83.6 points over Joyce Robinson-Paul.
Ranked-choice votingAt-large seats shared across parties
Zachary ParkerDemocrat · winner · incumbent
89.9%24,792
Joyce Robinson-PaulGreen
6.3%1,727
Jeffrey Kihien-PalzaRepublican
3.4%950
Write-inOther party
0.4%113
27,582 votes
Source: District of Columbia Board of Elections unofficial resultsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 12:46 PM ET
Where the race moved
Against the 2024 presidential vote
The seat's recent races
Source: Past results: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Pre-election forecast (final, Nov 3)
Our model's last run before Election Day, Nov 3, 2026. It no longer updates.
- Zachary Parker
- >99%
- Jeffrey Kihien-Palza
- <1%
- Projected margin
- D+85.5
The candidates
Zachary Parker (D)
Incumbent, District of Columbia CouncilJoyce Robinson-Paul (G)
Incumbent, District of Columbia CouncilJoyce Robinson-Paul (G)
Also on the ballot: Jeffrey Kihien-Palza (Republican), 3.4%; Write-in (Other party), 0.4%