Medgar Evers
Coverage of Medgar Evers in the Nexus archive.
- DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
Washington, D.C. voters face a political transition as Eleanor Holmes Norton, who served 18 terms as the city's nonvoting representative, does not seek reelection. Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary to replace Norton and is expected to win the general election against Republican Denise Rosado. Norton's departure follows concerns about her ability to advocate for D.C. amid Republican-led governance and a shift toward generational change in politics.
- DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
Washington, D.C. voters are entering a new political era without Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who served 18 terms as the District's nonvoting representative. Council member Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary to replace Norton and is expected to face Republican Denise Rosado in the general election. Norton, known for advocating education and financial stability in D.C., stepped down amid concerns about her age and effectiveness against a Republican-led Congress.