Voters in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 8 participated in a special election on July 15, 2025, to fill the D.C. Council seat left vacant after the expulsion of Trayon White earlier this year. White was removed from the council following his arrest and indictment on federal bribery charges related to an alleged kickback scheme. Despite the ongoing federal case and looming corruption trial, White ran in the special election alongside three other candidates. The Associated Press projected White as the winner, securing approximately 29.7% of the vote in the four-way race. His victory marks a return to the council seat he previously held before his expulsion. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, who led the expulsion effort, congratulated White on his election win. The election outcome has drawn attention due to the unusual circumstances of a politician being re-elected while facing serious federal charges.