The Eighth Ward’s City Council seat has been vacant since February, when Councilmember Trayon White was expelled after his arrest on federal corruption charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Now, voters in southeast Washington will choose between four Democrats vying to represent them—including Mr. White himself.

Despite a controversial past, Trayon White is the projected winner of the special election for Ward 8 Councilmember on Tuesday.

The Associated Press called the race for former Ward 8 Council member Trayon White with 1,987 votes at 29.7%. Sheila Bunn came in a close second place with 24.3% of the vote.