2026 United States Shadow Senator election in the District of Columbia

2026 United States Shadow Senator election in the District of Columbia
← 2020 November 3, 2026 2032 →
Incumbent Senator; Paul Strauss; Democratic	; ;

The 2026 United States Shadow Senator election in the District of Columbia will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect a shadow member to the United States Senate to represent the District of Columbia. The shadow senator is only recognized by the district and is not officially sworn or seated. The primary election will be held on June 16. Incumbent Shadow Senator Paul Strauss is running for re-election.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Paul Strauss, incumbent shadow senator^[2]

Results

Democratic primary^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul Strauss (incumbent)	101,222	97.29
	Write-in		2,817	2.71
Total votes			104,039	100.00

Republican primary

Results

Republican primary^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Write-in		675	100.00
Total votes			675	100.00

Statehood Green primary

Results

Statehood Green primary^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Write-in		215	100.00
Total votes			215	100.00

References

↑ Chibbaro Jr., Lou (June 11, 2026). "Your queer D.C. voting guid". Washington Blade. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
↑ "List of Primary Election Candidates in Ballot Order" (PDF). District of Columbia Board of Elections. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
1 2 3 "Primary and Special Election 2026". District of Columbia Board of Elections. Retrieved June 22, 2026.

[1] Chibbaro Jr., Lou (June 11, 2026). "Your queer D.C. voting guid". Washington Blade. Retrieved June 14, 2026.

[2] "List of Primary Election Candidates in Ballot Order" (PDF). District of Columbia Board of Elections. Retrieved June 14, 2026.

[PrimaryR-3] 1 2 3 "Primary and Special Election 2026". District of Columbia Board of Elections. Retrieved June 22, 2026.

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