D.C.’s nonvoting delegate in Congress, Eleanor Holmes Norton, will face her toughest political challenge in more than 30 years, if she chooses to run again in 2026.

At-large D.C. Council member Robert White has announced he’ll run for the seat , and has expressed admiration and gratitude for Norton, who’s now 88 years old, and her decades of service for D.C.

White said during this moment, when D.C. is having its Home Rule challenged, the District needs a leader with “fire and energy” to defend it.

Listen to the full conversation and read the full transcript below. toggle audio on and off change volume download audio At-large D.C. Council member Robert White speaks with WTOP's Nick Iannelli about his decision to run for Congress and challenge Eleanor Holmes Norton.

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