**Robert White secured a decisive victory in the June 16, 2026 Democratic primary for D.C.’s non-voting House delegate seat, succeeding retiring longtime incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton after her 35-year tenure.** As an at-large D.C. Council member since 2016 with established citywide name recognition and fundraising strength, White consolidated support among key Democratic constituencies by emphasizing local priorities such as affordability, housing, economic opportunity, and D.C. self-governance. His campaign outperformed rivals including fellow councilmember Brooke Pinto in polling aggregates, endorsements, and organizational backing ahead of the primary. With results now confirmed across major outlets, trader consensus has shifted sharply toward White as the nominee in a district that has elected only Democrats to the role. The general election in November is expected to be a formality given the city’s partisan makeup, though White must still formally secure the nomination. No significant late-breaking developments altered the outcome following the primary vote.