Phil Mendelson
Democrat · Candidate for District of Columbia Chairman of the Council · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
About Phil Mendelson
Chairman of the DC Council. First elected to an at-large Council seat in 1998, he became Chairman in 2012 and was re-elected Chairman in 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2022. He moved to DC in 1970 to attend American University and earlier served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner.
Where they stand
Slightly left, AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (34% confidence).
Issue by issue
| Health care | Center |
Funding
$396K raised, $1,500 self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Menachem Kosman | $3,000 |
| Richard Lake | $2,000 |
| Kevin Wrege | $1,600 |
| Zachary Leonsis | $1,500 |
| WITP 1516 14th Steet, Llc | $1,500 |
| Wingfield, Ginsburg & LIPP P.C. | $1,500 |
| Williams Legal Group | $1,500 |
| William Caldwell | $1,500 |
More about Phil Mendelson
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Quick answers
- What party is Phil Mendelson?
- Phil Mendelson is running as a Democrat.
- Is Phil Mendelson the incumbent?
- Yes. Phil Mendelson currently holds this office.
- Who is Phil Mendelson running against?
- Abi-Ananiah Prudent, for District of Columbia Chairman of the Council.
- How much money has Phil Mendelson raised?
- $396K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Is Phil Mendelson liberal or conservative?
- On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Phil Mendelson is slightly left, AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (34% confidence). This is an AI estimate and less certain than a published score.
- Should I vote for Phil Mendelson?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Phil Mendelson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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