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U.S. Senator (Shadow) in District of Columbia
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- July 11, 2026 - August 5, 2026
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U.S. Senator (Shadow)
About this position
U.S. Shadow Senators lack a congressional vote and are held by elected or appointed officials from the District of Columbia. They are not seated in either chamber of Congress, but they seek for Washington D.C. to gain congressional voting rights.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
n/a
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 6 years
Eligibility Requirements
Senator must be at least thirty years, have been a citizen of the United States for nine years, and must be an inhabitant of the State in which they are running.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 2,000, or 1% of registered voters in the same party as the candidate, whichever is less (primary); 3,000, or 1.5% of registered voters, whichever is less (general)
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the DC Board of Elections ' office.
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