2026 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia
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The 2026 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect a shadow member to the United States House of Representatives to represent the District of Columbia. Unlike its non-voting delegate, the shadow representative is only recognized by the district and is not officially sworn or seated. The primary election will be held on June 16. Incumbent Shadow Representative Oye Owolewa is retiring.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Franklin Garcia, former shadow representative (2015-2021) and candidate for council in 2020[2]
Declined
- Oye Owolewa, incumbent shadow representative (running for D.C. Council)[3]
References
- ↑ "U.S. Rep. Dr. Oye Owolewa to not seek re-election". DC News Now. August 22, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ↑ "List of Primary Election Candidates" (PDF). District of Columbia Board of Elections. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ Allen, Gabby (August 22, 2025). "DC Representative Owolewa says he will not seek re-election". DC News Now. Retrieved August 22, 2025.