District of Columbia

Governor
Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democratic)

Population
693,645

Number of Senators
0 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
1 U.S. House delegate/resident commissioner

The District of Columbia is the federal capital rather than a state. Its civic life is shaped by local self-government, federal oversight, neighborhoods, regional transportation, and the continuing debate over congressional representation and statehood. Local government is centered in Washington, D.C.

Overview

The District of Columbia is the federal capital rather than a state. Its civic life is shaped by local self-government, federal oversight, neighborhoods, regional transportation, and the continuing debate over congressional representation and statehood. Local government is centered in Washington, D.C.