Incumbent
Brian Schwalb
Who will win the 2026 DC Democratic Mayoral Primary?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney General
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationDistrict of Columbia
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationDuke University (BA)
Notable personal detailsBrian Lawrence Schwalb is an American attorney and politician serving as Attorney General for the District of Columbia, assuming office on 2023-01-02. He previously served in the U.S. Department of Justice (Tax Division) and later worked in private practice, including leadership roles at Venable LLP (firm-wide Vice Chairman and Partner-in-Charge of the Washington, D.C. office). He earned a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Brian Schwalb’s public record as D.C. Attorney General emphasizes enforcing tax laws, pursuing tax fraud and protecting District tax revenue and consumers from deceptive tax-preparation practices. He has not published a clear campaign platform advocating specific changes to tax rates, major tax increases, or tax cuts for the District. Available public materials show enforcement actions related to taxation but do not state a comprehensive tax-policy agenda.
Healthcare
As Attorney General, Brian Schwalb has used his office to preserve local health services (including securing $5 million in health-services funding and an urgent care commitment for the Providence Hospital site) and to pursue enforcement actions involving healthcare-related misconduct by companies. Public records and press releases describe these actions but do not state a broad policy platform (for example, on Medicare for All, a public option, or specific federal healthcare reforms).
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Immigration & Border
The candidate defends immigrant rights and city sanctuary policies, providing legal guidance and outreach to immigrant communities and opposing federal actions that would compel local cooperation with immigration enforcement. He has led or supported legal challenges against federal efforts to override local sanctuary protections and to deploy federal forces aimed at immigration enforcement in the District. His Office of the Attorney General provides know-your-rights resources and community engagement for immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and maintaining access to abortion and medication abortion and has joined multi-state legal efforts to defend mifepristone and reproductive freedom. Emphasizes the D.C. Office of the Attorney General’s commitment to keeping abortion care legal and available in the District.
Climate & Energy
As Attorney General, Brian Schwalb has pursued environmental enforcement actions against major polluters, sought funds and cleanup for contaminated waterways, and described his office’s work as protecting residents and fighting climate change. His office has sued the federal government over long-term pollution of the Anacostia River, secured settlements tied to pollution remediation, and pursued cases addressing toxic pesticides and contaminated sites. These actions emphasize regulatory enforcement, remediation, and support for clean energy remediation efforts rather than explicit advocacy for
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun-safety laws and enforcement measures such as defending local prohibitions on guns in sensitive places, seeking Extreme Risk Protection Orders, pursuing civil actions against manufacturers and dealers, and backing federal regulation of ghost guns. Emphasizes coordination with federal and neighboring jurisdictions to reduce gun trafficking and keep guns out of the District while prosecuting gun-related offenses and supporting community violence-reduction programs.
News
Brian Schwalb is being discussed in the context of the 2026 Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, where candidates are focusing heavily on how they would respond to President Donald Trump and defend the city’s autonomy. Recent coverage says the race is still undecided, and Schwalb is part of the group outlining positions on federal involvement in city affairs. Another report notes that Trump’s projects in Washington have become a campaign issue in the mayoral contest.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Brian Schwalb for Who will win the 2026 DC Democratic Mayoral Primary?
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington
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Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington endorsed Brian Schwalb for D.C. attorney general.
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