Paul Strauss
Democrat · Candidate for District of Columbia United States Senator (shadow) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
About this race
One of your state's two U.S. Senators in Washington. Senators write and vote on federal laws, approve the federal budget, confirm Supreme Court justices, federal judges and cabinet members, and ratify treaties. Terms are 6 years (a special election fills the rest of an unfinished term).
2 candidates are running for District of Columbia United States Senator (shadow) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Paul Strauss
Attorney; DC's shadow U.S. Senator. DC's shadow U.S. Senator since January 1997 and an attorney in private practice, he moved to Washington in 1982 and earned his bachelor's and law degrees at American University. He served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner from 1986 to 1996 and has chaired the District's Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals.
What they say they'll focus on:
- DC statehood and full political equality
- A real voice for DC in Congress
- Push back on federal overreach in DC
- Build national and international attention for statehood
Where they stand
No published score or enough public policy information yet to place Paul Strauss on the spectrum.
Funding
$47K raised.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Victor Strauss | $2,000 |
| Tatiana Wojczak | $2,000 |
| Penny Rosen | $2,000 |
| Mark Bucher | $2,000 |
| Liza A. McClellan | $2,000 |
| James Abley | $2,000 |
| Geoffrey B. Thrope | $2,000 |
| Fran Strauss | $2,000 |
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Quick answers
- What party is Paul Strauss?
- Paul Strauss is running as a Democrat.
- Is Paul Strauss the incumbent?
- Yes. Paul Strauss currently holds this office.
- What does the United States Senator (shadow) seat do?
- One of your state's two U.S. Senators in Washington. Senators write and vote on federal laws, approve the federal budget, confirm Supreme Court justices, federal judges and cabinet members, and ratify treaties. Terms are 6 years (a special election fills the rest of an unfinished term).
- Who is Paul Strauss running against?
- Robert Simmons, for District of Columbia United States Senator (shadow).
- How much money has Paul Strauss raised?
- $47K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Paul Strauss?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Paul Strauss's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.