Robert White

Where White stands

How will you use this job to protect our rights and keep Congress and the President out of our local government business?

I will use every tool available to defend D.C.’s autonomy and protect residents’ rights. That means working early in the legislative process to block harmful riders and federal interference in our budget, laws, and public safety policies. I will build strong relationships with House and Senate leadership, the Congressional Black Caucus, and key committees to stop attacks before they reach the floor. I will also use oversight, public advocacy, and coalition building to hold the administration accountable when it overreaches. At the same time, I will push for D.C. statehood—the only permanent solution—to ensure our residents have full representation and the power to govern ourselves without interference.

How will you show people across the country that DC does not have full and fair voting rights?

I will use hearings, speeches, and media to highlight that more than 700,000 residents—disproportionately Black—pay federal taxes, serve the country, and yet have no voting representation in Congress. I will build coalitions with members, the Congressional Black Caucus, and national organizations to keep this issue visible. I will also engage communities nationwide to connect D.C.’s fight to broader struggles for voting rights and democracy. By telling our story and building pressure, we can show that D.C. statehood is about fairness, equality, and representation.