Brian Schwalb
Brian Schwalb (Democratic Party) is the Attorney General of Washington D. C.. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 2, 2027.
Schwalb (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Attorney General of Washington D. C.. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 16, 2026.[source]
Biography
Brian Schwalb was born in Washington, D.C. Schwalb earned degrees from Duke University in 1989 and Harvard University Law School in 1992. His career experience includes working as a partner-in-charge of Venable LLP; a partner with Schwalb, Donnenfeld & Schwalb; and a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division. Schwalb has served on the advisory board of Conscious Capitalism, Inc., and the board of directors of the Abramson Scholarship Foundation.[1]
Political career
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Schwalb's political career includes the following offices:
- 2023-present: Attorney General of Washington D.C.
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Washington, D.C. (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on June 16, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Attorney General of Washington D.C.
Incumbent Brian Schwalb (D) and J.P. Szymkowicz (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Washington D.C. on June 16, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Attorney General of Washington D.C.
Manuel Rivera (R) is running in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Washington D.C. on June 16, 2026.
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| Manuel Rivera | ||
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2022
See also: City elections in Washington, D.C. (2022)
General election
General election for Attorney General of Washington D.C.
Brian Schwalb won election in the general election for Attorney General of Washington D.C. on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Schwalb (D) | 97.5 | 177,126 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 4,516 | ||
| Total votes: 181,642 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Attorney General of Washington D.C.
Brian Schwalb defeated Bruce Spiva and Ryan Jones in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Washington D.C. on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Schwalb | 45.4 | 54,399 |
| Bruce Spiva | 36.8 | 44,198 | ||
 | Ryan Jones | 17.1 | 20,518 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 827 | ||
| Total votes: 119,942 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kenyan McDuffie (D)
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
Government
External links
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Attorney General of Washington D.C. 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
