Matthew Frumin
Democrat · Candidate for District of Columbia Ward 3 Member of the Council · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
About this race
Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
1 candidate is running for District of Columbia Ward 3 Member of the Council in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.
About Matthew Frumin
Ward 3 DC Councilmember. A longtime Ward 3 resident of AU Park who took office on the Council in January 2023. He practiced law for more than three decades, including international trade law, held a State Department post in the Clinton administration, and served about six and a half years on ANC 3E.
Where they stand
No published score or enough public policy information yet to place Matthew Frumin on the spectrum.
Funding
$217K raised, $185K of it in public matching funds.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Timothy Omara | $100 |
| Theodore Mastroianni | $100 |
| Sharon Ettleson | $100 |
| Ruby Carmen | $100 |
| Richard Jerome | $100 |
| Peter Winkler | $100 |
| Morgan Gopnik | $100 |
| Melissa Lane | $100 |
More about Matthew Frumin
Quick answers
- What party is Matthew Frumin?
- Matthew Frumin is running as a Democrat.
- Is Matthew Frumin the incumbent?
- Yes. Matthew Frumin currently holds this office.
- What does the Ward 3 Member of the Council seat do?
- Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
- How much money has Matthew Frumin raised?
- $217K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Matthew Frumin?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Matthew Frumin's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.