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Background for Elissa Silverman

At-large D.C. Councilmember (Independent) since July 17, 2026, after winning the June 16, 2026 special election to finish Kenyan McDuffie's term; she previously served on the Council from 2015 to 2023. Earlier a Washington City Paper and Washington Post reporter and a D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute budget analyst.