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Trayon White celebrates with supporters after projected to win back Ward 8 seat

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Newest development Jul 16, 2025 · 4 reportsTrayon White celebrates with supporters after projected to win back Ward 8 seat

Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is projected to reclaim his Ward 8 seat in the special election despite an ongoing federal bribery case stemming from his arrest in an FBI sting operation.

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  1. DC Ward 8 voters will decide whether Trayon White returns or new leadership takes over

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    Trayon White celebrates with supporters after projected to win back Ward 8 seat

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  1. WUSA9

    DC Ward 8 voters will decide whether Trayon White returns or new leadership takes over (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    The DC Council Ward 8 seat has been vacant since February when Trayon White was expelled by his colleagues following a federal bribery indictment.

  2. FOX 5 DC

    DC Ward 8 voters head to polls in special election (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Voters in D.C.’s Ward 8 are casting ballots Tuesday to fill a vacant Council seat left open after Trayon White was expelled earlier this year over federal bribery charges.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Polls open for Ward 8 to vote on new DC Councilmember, including Trayon White (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Ward 8 voters are heading to the polls for a special election to fill an empty Councilmember seat after the D.C. Council voted to expel Trayon White, one of the...

  4. FOX 5 DC

    Trayon White celebrates with supporters after projected to win back Ward 8 seat (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is projected to reclaim his Ward 8 seat in the special election despite an ongoing federal bribery case stemming from his arrest in an FBI sting operation.

  5. WTOP Washington DC

    RESULTS: Trayon White wins back Ward 8 DC Council seat in special election caused by his expulsion (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The Associated Press called the race for former Ward 8 Council member Trayon White with 1,987 votes at 29.7%. Sheila Bunn came in a close second place with 24.3% of the vote.

  6. FOX 5 DC

    Trayon White expected to regain Ward 8 seat following special election (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Trayon White is expected to regain his seat on the D.C. Council following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges.

  7. Washington Blade

    Trayon White, ousted by colleagues, wins Ward 8 special election (opens Washington Blade)

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    Washington Blade's feed description

    Indicted Council member expected to regain seat

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