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**FILE** D.C. Council member Trayon White, facing a federal bribery charge, apologized in remarks he made after his swearing-in for a third term on Jan. 2, 2025. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Community Members Reflect on White’s Special Election Victory

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Ward 8 D.C. Council member Trayon White, standing next to Regina Pixley, is currently facing a federal bribery charge. On Dec. 16, the D.C. Council unanimously approved a motion to expel White from the legislative body. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Split Votes, Anti-Council Sentiment Fuel White’s Special Election Victory

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr., William Armstead, Trevor Johnson and Ve Preeti Cyril July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

**FILE** The D.C. Council will conduct its first vote on the fiscal 2026 budget on July 14. (WI photo)

The Collins Council Report: A Council Period 26 Rules Change and the Scramble to Save Government-Funded Programs

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. July 2, 2025December 11, 2025

**FILE** Mike Austin, an attorney and Ward 8 Council candidate, speaks at a special election forum held at Sycamore & Oak in May. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Mike Austin

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

**FILE** Ward 8 special election candidates Mike Austin, Sheila Bunn, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Salim Adofo and panel moderators at a Ward 8 candidates forum in May at Sycamore & Oak. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

The Power of the Vote: Ward 8 Special Election Important to All Washingtonians

by Micha Green July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Ward 8 Special Election candidates Sheila Bunn, Salim Adofo, Trayon White and Mike Austin during the Ward 8 Democrats forum on June 21 in Bundy’s Secret Garden behind the Go-Go Museum & Cafe in Southeast D.C. (Sam P.K. Collins/The Washington Informer)

An Inside Look at the Ward 8 D.C. Council Special Election

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Ward 8 Special Election candidates Sheila Bunn, Salim Adofo, Trayon White and Mike Austin during the Ward 8 Democrats forum on June 21 in Bundy’s Secret Garden behind the Go-Go Museum & Cafe in Southeast D.C. (Sam P.K. Collins/The Washington Informer)

In Special Election Bid, Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Struggles to Inspire Confidence

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

**FILE** Sheila Bunn, a lifelong Ward 8 resident and public servant of 30 years, is one of the candidates running for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Sheila Bunn

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

**FILE** Advisory Neighborhood Chair Salim Adofo (right) counts among those vying for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat in the July 15 special election. Other opponents include Mike Austin (left), Sheila Bunn (center) and former council member Trayon White (not pictured). (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Salim Adofo

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Mike Austin, Sheila Bunn and Salim Adofo participate in the Ward 8 Special Election Candidate Forum on May 12 at Sycamore & Oak in Southeast D.C. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Special Election Hopefuls Give It All at Candidate Forum

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. May 13, 2025May 19, 2025