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Brian L. Schwalb

Democratic candidate for Attorney General for the District of Columbia · Incumbent

Attorney General of the District of Columbia (incumbent); attorney

Brian L. Schwalb is a Democrat who has served as the District of Columbia's elected Attorney General since January 2, 2023, after winning the 2022 general election. He won the June 2026 Democratic primary against Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner J.P. Szymkowicz. He faces Republican Manuel Rivera in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where Schwalb stands

Juvenile crime

Says young people must face consequences when they break the law. Says his office has prosecuted serious and violent juvenile offenses at a rate of nearly 85% while working to keep young people from reoffending.

Second-term priorities

Says his goals for a second term are to make DC safer, stronger and more affordable. Lists prosecuting violent juvenile offenses, protecting children from companies, holding Maryland and Virginia drivers accountable, and enforcing environmental laws.

Federal National Guard deployment in DC

Brought a lawsuit to end the federal government's National Guard deployment in the District, which his office calls illegal. The case is being argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Worker and tenant protection

Has filed wage theft lawsuits, including one against a childcare center accused of not paying six workers when it closed. Has also sued landlords over building disrepair and safety conditions.

Public corruption

Announced public corruption charges against six Metropolitan Police Department members accused of an overtime fraud scheme.

Background

• Attorney General of the District of Columbia, 2023–present (term ends January 2027)
• Elected DC Attorney General in the November 8, 2022 general election
• Won the June 2026 Democratic primary for Attorney General against J.P. Szymkowicz
• Occupation: attorney

In the news

• Meta faces DC fine of up to $1.7bn for Cambridge Analytica breach MLex, October 22, 2026
• Attorney General Schwalb Sues Child Care Center for Stolen Wages Washington City Paper, October 17, 2026
• Attorney General Schwalb Issues Statement Following Hearing in Lawsuit to End Illegal National Guard Deployment in DC Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, October 14, 2026

Also running for Attorney General for the District of Columbia

• Manuel Rivera Republican

Sources

• WTOP candidate questionnaire (June 2026)
• WJLA 7News: Meet the candidates running for D.C. Attorney General
• Ballotpedia: Brian Schwalb
• WJLA: Schwalb projected to win Democratic primary
• Foley 2026 State AG Election Report (confirms Schwalb vs. Rivera)
• OAG: wage theft lawsuit against childcare center
• OAG: MPD overtime fraud charges
• oag.dc.gov

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.