共和党议员Anita Bonds在2026年不会竞选连选连任, D.C. Councilmember Anita Bonds won’t run for re-election in 2026, sparking a major political shift in the city.

华盛顿特区议员安妮塔·邦兹宣布她不会在2026年再次竞选, D.C. At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds has announced she won’t seek re-election in 2026, ending her over a decade-long tenure on the council. 她的离开,加上市长穆里尔·鲍泽决定不竞选第四任和其他引人注目的退出,引发了华盛顿特区的重大政治过渡。 Her departure, along with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision not to run for a fourth term and other high-profile exits, has triggered a major political transition in Washington, D.C. 开放的席位加上由于其他理事会成员竞选市长或国会而可能举行的特别选举,到2027年初可能会产生多个新的理事会成员。 The open at-large seat, combined with potential special elections due to other councilmembers running for mayor or Congress, could result in multiple new councilmembers by early 2027. 担任劳工和住房主要委员会主席的债券计划在2027年1月任期结束之前将重点放在住房政策上并扩大选举委员会。 Bonds, who chaired key committees on labor and housing, plans to focus on housing policy and expanding the Board of Elections before her term ends in January 2027. 候选人可以在2026年1月开始收集请愿书。 Candidates can begin gathering petitions in January 2026.