Independent DC councilwoman joins Democrats after Robert White resigns and leaves open seat
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- Washington Examiner reports: “District of Columbia Councilwoman Christina Henderson said Tuesday that she is rejoining the Democratic Party, shedding her independent status in a move that sets her up to replace outgoing Council…”
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