Brian L. Schwalb
Democrat · Candidate for District of Columbia Attorney General · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
About this race
The state's top lawyer and law-enforcement official. Represents the state in court, defends state laws, issues legal opinions, enforces consumer-protection laws, and can lead investigations and multi-state lawsuits.
2 candidates are running for District of Columbia Attorney General in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Brian L. Schwalb
Attorney General of the District of Columbia. A DC native who took office as Attorney General in January 2023. He was previously partner-in-charge of Venable's DC office, co-founded a boutique law firm, and began his career as a trial attorney in the U.S. Justice Department's Tax Division.
What they say they'll focus on:
- Go after slumlords
- Make sure workers are paid what they've earned
- Protect seniors and consumers from scams
- Hold polluters accountable
- Defend DC autonomy and Home Rule
In their own words: WTOP questionnaire
Where they stand
Moderately left, AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (39% confidence).
Funding
$1.4M raised, $1.0M of it in public matching funds, $200 self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Peggy Shiffrin | $600 |
| Michael Lewis | $600 |
| Lisa Raymond | $600 |
| William Causey | $400 |
| Vivian Johnson | $400 |
| Timothy Ryan | $400 |
| Timothy Castelli | $400 |
| Steven Salky | $400 |
More about Brian L. Schwalb
Campaign website · Facebook · X · Instagram · Ballotpedia
Also running
Quick answers
- What party is Brian L. Schwalb?
- Brian L. Schwalb is running as a Democrat.
- Is Brian L. Schwalb the incumbent?
- Yes. Brian L. Schwalb currently holds this office.
- What does the Attorney General seat do?
- The state's top lawyer and law-enforcement official. Represents the state in court, defends state laws, issues legal opinions, enforces consumer-protection laws, and can lead investigations and multi-state lawsuits.
- Who is Brian L. Schwalb running against?
- Manuel Rivera, for District of Columbia Attorney General.
- How much money has Brian L. Schwalb raised?
- $1.4M as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Is Brian L. Schwalb liberal or conservative?
- On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Brian L. Schwalb is moderately left, AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (39% confidence). This is an AI estimate and less certain than a published score.
- Should I vote for Brian L. Schwalb?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Brian L. Schwalb's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.