By TANTV News | March 2026 Washington’s 2026 election cycle is now fully underway, and the race for mayor is emerging as the contest that could shape the city’s direction for years. With ranked-choice voting coming to the June 16 primary for the first time, voters will face a new ballot format even as familiar DC questions — public safety, housing, utilities, and the city’s relationship with the federal government — dominate the campaign. A crowded field At least 17 candidates have declared for mayor, but the race is already narrowing around several familiar names. Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George and former at-large Councilmember Kenyan

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