Democratic · Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, District of Columbia
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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I am a fifth-generation Washingtonian with deep roots in the District and a record of public service focused on equity and opportunity. I currently serve as an At-Large Councilmember on the Council of the District of Columbia, where I have advanced policies on workforce development, economic equity, and support for returning citizens. Education: Archbishop Carroll High School/ St. Mary's College of Maryland/American University - Washington College of Law. As submitted by the candidate to VOTE411, the League of Women Voters guide.
Also running: Denise Rosado (R) · Kymone Freeman (SG)
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What are your two top priorities and how will you make them happen?
First, I will fight for D.C. statehood and defend home rule by building coalitions in Congress, advancing statehood legislation, and opposing federal interference in our local laws and budget. D.C. residents deserve full representation and the ability to govern themselves. Second, I will focus on creating economic opportunity by supporting small businesses, investing in workforce development, and expanding pathways to good-paying jobs. I will work to ensure federal resources reach underserved communities and help build long-term economic stability.
How will you use this job to protect our rights and keep Congress and the President out of our local government business?
I will use every tool available to defend D.C.’s autonomy and protect residents’ rights. That means working early in the legislative process to block harmful riders and federal interference in our budget, laws, and public safety policies. I will build strong relationships with House and Senate leadership, the Congressional Black Caucus, and key committees to stop attacks before they reach the floor. I will also use oversight, public advocacy, and coalition building to hold the administration accountable when it overreaches. At the same time, I will push for D.C. statehood—the only permanent solution—to ensure our residents have full representation and the power to govern ourselves without interference.
Should the Delegate be involved in the push for statehood? Why or why not?
Yes. The Delegate must be at the forefront of the fight for D.C. statehood because it is fundamentally a civil rights and democracy issue. More than 700,000 residents—disproportionately Black—pay federal taxes, serve the country, and yet have no voting representation in Congress and limited control over local laws. The Delegate is uniquely positioned to build coalitions, advance legislation, and keep national attention on this injustice. That means working with congressional leadership, the Congressional Black Caucus, and national advocates to move statehood forward while also defending home rule against federal interference. Statehood is the only permanent solution to secure full representation and protect local autonomy.
How will you show people across the country that DC does not have full and fair voting rights?
I will use hearings, speeches, and media to highlight that more than 700,000 residents—disproportionately Black—pay federal taxes, serve the country, and yet have no voting representation in Congress. I will build coalitions with members, the Congressional Black Caucus, and national organizations to keep this issue visible. I will also engage communities nationwide to connect D.C.’s fight to broader struggles for voting rights and democracy. By telling our story and building pressure, we can show that D.C. statehood is about fairness, equality, and representation.
D.C. autonomy
I have never seen my city more vulnerable than we are right now.
Robert White is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.
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