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Democrat
Gary Goodweather

Overview

Current roleReal estate developer

PartyDemocratic

GenderMale

LocationDistrict of Columbia

BackgroundReal estate developer

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EducationBucknell University — B.A., Political Science

Notable personal detailsGary Robert Goodweather is a Washington, D.C. real estate professional and U.S. Army veteran who ran in the 2026 D.C. Democratic mayoral primary. He served in the U.S. Army, commissioned in the armor branch, and reached the rank of captain before an honorable discharge in 2004. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Bucknell University and an MBA in Finance from Johns Hopkins University, and has lived in D.C. for more than 20 years.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports using public resources to fund affordability and public services (housing affordability, transit fare elimination, investments in clean energy and neighborhood prosperity) and opposes large stadium subsidy deals that he says burden D.C. taxpayers. Emphasizes directing taxpayer funds to neighborhood services, schools, and transit rather than large private-project subsidies.

Climate & Energy

Supports clean energy investment and incentives to lower costs and build prosperity, endorsing geothermal, solar, small modular nuclear, and thermal hydrolysis as part of a balanced power mix for DC.

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Public Safety & Guns

The candidate emphasizes strengthening law enforcement accountability and effectiveness, expanding community policing, investing in officer training, and improving local security to keep communities safe. He frames public safety as a priority and supports bolstering local security resources rather than proposing specific new gun restrictions.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Gary Goodweather is in the news as one of the candidates in the 2026 D.C. mayoral race, with recent coverage focusing on his positions in candidate interviews and forums. He has been discussing affordability, public safety, budget issues, and rising utility costs as voters prepare for the primary. He also said he would not cooperate with Jeanine Pirro’s proposed juvenile-crime crackdown, including efforts to charge parents of curfew violators.

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Endorsements

Who will win the 2026 DC Democratic Mayoral Primary?

Endorsers of Gary Goodweather for Who will win the 2026 DC Democratic Mayoral Primary?

DMV New Liberals

Elected official

DMV New Liberals endorsed Gary Goodweather for mayor of Washington, D.C.

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DC Voters for Animals

Elected official

DC Voters for Animals endorsed Gary Goodweather for mayor and highlighted his questionnaire responses on animal welfare issues.

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Blue Voter Guide

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