DC Bar delivers 91% rebuke to Trump-allied candidates

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DC Bar delivered historic rebuke as 38,600 members (43% turnout, up from 9% last year) rejected Trump allies. Diane Seltzer defeated AG Pam Bondi’s brother Bradley 35,000 to 3,500 (91% margin). Amanda Molina defeated DOJ’s Alicia Long 75% to 25% for treasurer. Triple previous 1990 voting record. Bondi represented Musk and Trump Media; endorsed by 24 former DC Bar presidents rejected.

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[1] D.C. Bar voters reject Trump-linked candidates with record election · Jun 9, 2025 Tier 2

[2] Bradley Bondi, brother of attorney general, loses bid to lead D.C. Bar · Jun 9, 2025 Tier 1

[3] D.C. Bar overwhelmingly rejects bid by Attorney General Pam Bondi's brother to lead it · Jun 9, 2025 Tier 2

[4] Brother of AG Pam Bondi and a former Ed Martin aide lose bid to take over DC Bar · Jun 9, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “DC Bar delivers 91% rebuke to Trump-allied candidates.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, June 9, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-06-09--dc-bar-rejects-trump-candidates/