WASHINGTON, D.C.—Washington, D.C. voters will get an opportunity to see candidates face off in a debate setting when qualified contenders for Mayor and D.C. Congressional Delegate take the stage for DCision 2026: D.C. Delegate and Mayoral Debate on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for a full afternoon of debates at Jack Morton Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University.

Voters in Washington, D.C. will have a chance to hear directly from candidates for mayor and congressional delegate during the DCision 2026 debates on May 2 at George Washington University. Hosted by a coalition of civic and media organizations, the event will spotlight key issues including public safety, housing, economic recovery, education, and D.C.’s push for full congressional representation.

DCision 2026: D.C. Delegate and Mayoral Debate will be hosted by the Washington Informer, the Greater Washington D.C. Black Chamber of Commerce, the DC Democratic Party, and the Washington Association of Black Journalists.

The event marks a key moment as Washingtonians weigh leadership on issues ranging from public safety and housing to economic recovery, education, and the city’s ongoing fight for full representation in Congress.

With the mayor’s office and the District’s lone congressional seat at stake, the outcomes of these races will shape the city’s policy direction and national advocacy for years to come.

Candidates for mayor and congressional delegate will participate in the DCision 2026 debates at Jack Morton Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., on May 2.

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