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Robert White
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, District of Columbia’s at-large district
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Robert White is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in District of Columbia’s at-large seat on November 3, 2026, against Denise Rosado (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Robert White’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Robert White’s campaign has raised $1,040,274 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $95,342 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$854,274
- PACs and other committees$186,000
From donors who gave over $200: $592,860 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 65% from District of Columbia, 35% from other states. Top states: District of Columbia $385,480 (65%), Maryland $88,180 (15%), New York $40,250 (7%), Virginia $33,750 (6%), California $18,150 (3%). About 600 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6DC01079 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$93,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Robert White’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Robert White (Democratic); Denise Rosado (Republican); Kymone Freeman (D.C. Statehood Green)
- Open seat: now held by Eleanor Holmes Norton (D)
- Rating: No rating
- District of Columbia at-large House 2026: who’s running
- Every District of Columbia race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in District of Columbia
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. In-person voting: Oct 26 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in District of Columbia
- Check your registration on District of Columbia’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for District of Columbia
About Robert White
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Robert White quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- DC Councilmember (at-large) and chair of the Council's Committee on Housing since 2023. · robertwhiteatlarge.com (source for DC Councilmember (at-large) and chair of the Council's Committee on Housing since 2023.) (archived copy of the source for DC Councilmember (at-large) and chair of the Council's Committee on Housing since 2023.)
- Legislative Counsel to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton from 2008. · robertwhiteatlarge.com (source for Legislative Counsel to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton from 2008.) (archived copy of the source for Legislative Counsel to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton from 2008.)
- Degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from St. Mary’s College of Maryland; law degree from American University. · robertwhiteatlarge.com (source for Degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from St. Mary’s College of Maryland; law degree from American University.) (archived copy of the source for Degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from St. Mary’s College of Maryland; law degree from American University.)
Endorsements
- Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org (source for the Greater Greater Washington endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Greater Greater Washington endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “I denounce Hamas’s violent, evil, attack and the escalation of the already dire humanitarian crisis in Palestine.” October 11, 2023 · robertwhiteatlarge.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at joinrobertwhite.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), joinrobertwhite.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Robert will leverage every tool available to him in Congress to fight for affordable housing, accessible healthcare, excellent schools, reliable childcare, lower household costs, and good-paying jobs.” joinrobertwhite.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “That means defending workers’ rights, addressing housing insecurity, and making sure no one is left behind” joinrobertwhite.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “protect Washingtonians from ICE and unaccountable federal agents” joinrobertwhite.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “From affordable housing to small business growth, he’ll fight to make sure D.C. is a place where families can thrive, not just get by.” joinrobertwhite.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Robert White has used:
Photo of Robert White: Council of the District of Columbia (photo of Robert White), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Robert White been backed by AIPAC?
No. Robert White has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Robert White had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.