US EditionDespite Scandal and a Looming Corruption Trial, Trayon White Wins Vote to Return to the DC Council
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JUL 15 – Trayon White won with nearly 30% of the vote despite bribery charges alleging he accepted $156,000 to influence $5.2 million in city contracts, and his trial is set for January 2026.
- Trayon White won a special election to return to his District of Columbia Council seat after being expelled due to an indictment for corruption charges.
- White has pleaded not guilty to the charges of accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for influence.
- In response to his victory, White stated that Washingtonians had sent a message loud and clear to the council that he is here to stay.
- His federal trial will begin in 2026, with preliminary evidence including videos of him allegedly taking cash from a contractor.
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Ward 8 residents react after DC Council member Trayon White’s reelection
The reelection of Trayon White to represent Ward 8 on the D.C. Council brought about mixed reactions on the streets of Anacostia on Wednesday, though there was one common denominator — mistrust. Those who supported White said they believe a distrustful system set him up, and they weren’t buying the federal bribery charges he’ll stand trial on next year. “It made me have doubts. It made me look to other candidates,” Courtney Harris Whitaker said.…
Voices of Wards 7 and 8: With Trayon White back in the council, residents say it’s time “to heal”
After a turbulent year in which Trayon White was indicted, reelected, and then expelled from the Council, he is now projected to win the Ward 8 special election held Tuesday. Residents are hoping to move forward.
Trayon White defies the odds, regains Ward 8 D.C. Council seat
Trayon White reclaimed his Ward 8 D.C. Council seat in a narrow victory during the July 15 special election, overcoming a crowded field, limited funding, and ongoing federal scrutiny. Despite losing, rival Sheila Bunn and others in the community emphasized unity moving forward, urging collaboration to address urgent issues like public safety, mental health, and economic equity. The post Trayon White defies the odds, regains Ward 8 D.C. Council s…
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