Gordon Chaffin
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in District of Columbia
DC Democratic House delegate nominee?
$36.4K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
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$36.4KJUN 17, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
LocationDistrict of Columbia
BackgroundPolitical candidate
Notable personal detailsGordon Chaffin is a Democratic candidate for Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the District of Columbia at-large district. He has an authorized principal campaign committee registered with the Federal Election Commission, Gordon Chaffin for Congress, active in the 2025–2026 cycle. Public campaign materials describe him as a Washington, D.C.-based dog walker.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare and strengthening safety-net programs; describes relying on Medicaid to avoid bankruptcy and advocates cutting paperwork and administrative barriers to make care and benefits easier to access for District residents.
Latest News
Gordon Chaffin is in the news because he is one of five Democrats competing for the District of Columbia’s at-large U.S. House delegate nomination. Voters are casting ballots in the primary, but the result may not be known right away because ranked-choice counting and ballot processing could take several days. The race is part of the contest to replace Eleanor Holmes Norton, who is not seeking reelection.
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Endorsements
1Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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