DC Council Prepares To Replace Councilmember

On January 7, Kenyan McDuffie resigned from his seat with the Council of the District of Columbia. McDuffie, an independent with an at-large seat who served more than 13 years on the D.C. Council, resigned in order to consider running for mayor. According to the District’s Home Rule Act, when a councilmember with no party affiliation leaves office, the council must make an appointment until the vacancy can be filled in a special election. DC Council Chairperson Phil Mendelson is expected to select a nominee within the next few weeks. The full council will then vote on the nomination, with at least seven votes required for confirmation. A special election must be held no later than 174 days after a vacancy.

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