DC Democratic House delegate nominee?
$10.4K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleDog walker
PartyDemocratic
LocationDistrict of Columbia
BackgroundDog walker
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 in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself as a working-class dog walker and small-business owner in the gig economy, and says he has relied on District safety-net programs while living in Washington, D.C. He is affiliated with the authorized principal campaign committee “GORDON CHAFFIN FOR CONGRESS.”
SourcesShowHide
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.
News
Gordon Chaffin is in the news because Trump’s renovation push in Washington, D.C. has become a political issue in the city’s 2026 local races. The reporting says the projects have sparked legal challenges and criticism from preservation advocates, while also fueling debate over federal power in the District. Chaffin’s role is not described in detail in the available summary, so the specific connection is unclear.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls
- Endorsements