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George Leads Patel in Foggy Bottom ANC Race

Unofficial results show John George ahead of incumbent Trupti Patel in the ANC 2A03 contest with 71.78 percent of the vote.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections

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Unofficial results show John George leading incumbent Trupti Patel 206 to 78 in the Foggy Bottom ANC 2A03 race, with a June dispute over her removal as chair looming over the vote. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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John George holds 71.78 percent of the vote, 206 to 78, over Trupti Patel in unofficial results for the ANC 2A03 race in Washington, D.C. Results were last updated at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday night and remain unofficial until certified.

Why it matters

The race follows a June dispute in which Patel failed to call a special meeting on her removal as chair, a violation of D.C. law, and three commissioners called on her to resign. George, who lost to Patel by 33 votes in 2020, said it was time for a change and that he would refocus the commission on local issues.

Unofficial returns show George at 206 votes against Patel's 78, a 71.78 percent share. The race is the first contested ANC 2A contest since 2022, and the official count awaits certification in December.

The players

John George

George is a Foggy Bottom resident who has served as president of the Foggy Bottom Association since 2020 and is running for the ANC 2A03 seat.

Trupti Patel

Patel is the incumbent ANC 2A03 commissioner who has served on the commission since 2018 and as its chair since 2024.

D.C. Board of Elections

The D.C. Board of Elections administers elections in the District and will certify the results of the ANC race in December.

The details

George announced his run against Patel in July after serving as president of the Foggy Bottom Association since 2020. Patel has served on the commission since 2018 and as chair since 2024, and she is the incumbent in the contest.

Timeline

  1. 2020: George lost to Patel by 33 votes.

  2. June: Patel failed to call a special removal meeting; three commissioners called for her resignation.

  3. July: George announced his run against Patel.

  4. Tuesday night, November 3, 2026: Unofficial results showed George leading 206 to 78.

  5. December 2026: The D.C. Board of Elections is expected to certify results.

Political Context

George's 2020 loss to Patel by 33 votes set the stage for this rematch, which comes after the June dispute over her removal. Opposition to Patel from three fellow commissioners preceded the vote and shaped the contest.

The outcome determines who represents the ANC 2A03 area on local issues for the next term. Residents of Foggy Bottom and the West End will see whether the commission's leadership changes once results are certified.

The takeaway

A contested local race can reverse a prior result within six years, so residents who want a say in their commission should track certification and the commission's next steps. Turnout in advisory neighborhood races often decides the outcome.

What happens next

The D.C. Board of Elections will certify the results in December 2026.

Further reading

For more on local races, see Elections coverage across the District.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The GW Hatchet.

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