General ElectionDistrict of Columbia race

2026 District of Columbia Chairman of the Council — General Election

Chairman of the Council

November 3, 20263 candidates1 seat

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Candidate field

3 current candidates; 3 profiles are published with retained evidence.

IndependentProfile published
Calvin Gurley
Challenger or nonincumbent
0 positions
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DemocratProfile published
Phil Mendelson
Incumbent Chairman of the Council
0 voting events1 positions
- Campaign website mendelson2026.com
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RepublicanProfile published
Abi-Ananiah Prudent
Challenger or nonincumbent
3 positions
- Campaign website prudentforchair.com
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Office guide

Understand the responsibilities, authority, and limits of the office in this contest.

The chair leads the Council, manages its legislative business and committee structure, and casts Council votes as an elected member.