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2026 District of Columbia Chairman of the Council — General Election · November 3, 2026
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District of Columbia Board of Elections - November 3, 2026 General Election
Office: Chairman of the Council
Candidate: Phil Mendelson
Party: Democrat
Date Filed: 3/6/2026
Address: 1239 E St. SE, 20003
Phone: 202-486-3871
Email: [email protected]
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1239 E St. SE, 20003
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Address: 1239 E St. SE, 20003
Phone: 202-486-3871
Email: [email protected]
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Phil Mendelson was first elected to the Council in November 1998 as an At-Large Councilmember. He served the District in that role until June 2012 when, following the resignation of the previous Council Chairman, Phil was selected by his colleagues to take over that role. In November 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2022 District voters elected and re-elected Phil as Chairman of the Council.
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Phil Mendelson was first elected to the Council in November 1998 as an At-Large Councilmember. He served the District in that role until June 2012 when, following the resignation of the previous Council Chairman, Phil was selected by his colleagues to take over that role. In November 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2022 District voters elected and re-elected Phil as Chairman of the Council.
Phil has also been a regional leader, serving twice as Chairman and three times as President of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG). Four times he has chaired the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board. He is also a Past President of the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO).
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Phil has also been a regional leader, serving twice as Chairman and three times as President of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG). Four times he has chaired the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board. He is also a Past President of the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO).
Phil has been an active participant in District politics since 1975, when he became an officer of the McLean Gardens Residents Association. In that role he was a large part of the effort to save that 43-acre housing complex from destruction. In 1979, Phil successfully ran for a seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) and continued to serve as an ANC Commissioner until he took office as an At-Large Councilmember.
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Phil has been an active participant in District politics since 1975, when he became an officer of the McLean Gardens Residents Association. In that role he was a large part of the effort to save that 43-acre housing complex from destruction. In 1979, Phil successfully ran for a seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) and continued to serve as an ANC Commissioner until he took office as an At-Large Councilmember.
Phil came to the District from Cleveland, Ohio in 1970 to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from American University. He grew up in a family dedicated to public service. His mother was a national crusader for nursing home reform. His grandmother, who had been President of the Michigan State League of Women Voters, was appointed by President Roosevelt to the Federal Office of Price Administration, and was a founder of the Grand Rapids Urban League.
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Phil came to the District from Cleveland, Ohio in 1970 to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from American University. He grew up in a family dedicated to public service. His mother was a national crusader for nursing home reform. His grandmother, who had been President of the Michigan State League of Women Voters, was appointed by President Roosevelt to the Federal Office of Price Administration, and was a founder of the Grand Rapids Urban League.
Phil has a daughter, Adelaide, who graduated from DC Public Schools. He lives in Southeast DC.
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Phil has a daughter, Adelaide, who graduated from DC Public Schools. He lives in Southeast DC.
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The District of Columbia faces unprecedented challenges. Donald Trump is looking for any excuse to overturn 50 years of DC home rule. Now, more than ever, experience counts. I know the District’s people, institutions, and, most importantly, our values. You have my promise that I will fight to keep DC’s local democracy every day, until Donald Trump is gone.
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The District of Columbia faces unprecedented challenges. Donald Trump is looking for any excuse to overturn 50 years of DC home rule. Now, more than ever, experience counts. I know the District’s people, institutions, and, most importantly, our values. You have my promise that I will fight to keep DC’s local democracy every day, until Donald Trump is gone.
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Phil Mendelson — Term: 01/02/2023 - 01/02/2027; Time on Council: 1999 to present; Chairman.
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