Who are the 2 senators for Washington D.C.?

Answer 1

Washington DC is the seat of the federal government. It was formed pursuant to Article I of the Constitution. Article I not only grants Congress the exclusive right to legislate over the District (created by a cession of land from Maryland and Virginia), it also lays out the requirements for Senators and Representatives. One of the requirements is that Senators and Representatives represent States. Since Washington DC is a federal district and not a state, it has no Senators or Representatives.

Note that the 23rd Amendment gives people living in Washington DC representation in presidential elections.

Answer 2

Washington, D.C. does not have any representation in the United States Senate. Despite the fact that nearly 600,000 people live in the capital, the Constitution prohibits residents from having voting representation in Congress.

Answer 3

Washington, D.C. does not have any Senators. Despite the fact that nearly 600,000 people live in the capital, the Constitution prohibits residents from having voting representation in Congress.

*For the senators from Washington state, see the related question.

Answer 4

Washington DC has no senators.