Robert White Declares Victory in D.C. Delegate Primary After Pinto Concedes
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Updated · NBC Washington · Jun 17
Robert White Declares Victory in D.C. Delegate Primary After Pinto Concedes
3 articles · Updated · NBC Washington · Jun 17
Summary
Brooke Pinto conceded shortly before 11 p.m., and Robert White declared victory in the Democratic primary for D.C.’s congressional delegate seat.
No precinct results had been released when White spoke because voters were still in line at at least eight polling places two hours after the 8 p.m. close; all polls shut by 10:45 p.m.
The race will effectively decide the November winner in heavily Democratic Washington, with White seeking to replace Eleanor Holmes Norton, who is stepping down after 18 terms.
Trump’s pressure on D.C. autonomy framed the campaign, with White arguing the fight over home rule had to be taken directly to Congress as the administration tightened federal control over the city.