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Owen Carlson, Gavin Solomon run in DC U.S. Senate race

Elections and voting

Owen Nicholas Carlson and Gavin Solomon are competing in the DC U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot District of Columbia News DeskSep 11, 2026