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id: 2575ba00f2
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-05 10:03 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 10:03 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Christina Henderson moves to switch political parties

Christina Henderson's bid to switch parties has drawn debate among Democrats over the at-large seat Robert White vacated early, The 51st reports.

Section: [Elections](/washington/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Christina Henderson](/washington/wiki/christina-henderson.md), [Robert White](/washington/wiki/robert-white.md)

## Coverage

- [The 51st](https://51st.news/christina-henderson-party-switch-democrats/), 2026-11-05 10:03 EST: Christina Henderson’s bid to switch parties kicks off a messy debate among D.C. Democrats

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