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Manuel Rivera

Republican candidate for Attorney General for the District of Columbia · Challenger

Attorney (immigration law)

Manuel Rivera is a Puerto Rico-born attorney in Washington, D.C. who practices immigration law. He announced a run for the Republican nomination for D.C. Attorney General in early 2026 and was unopposed in the June 16, 2026 Republican primary. He faces incumbent Democrat Brian Schwalb in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where Rivera stands

Juvenile crime

Calls for aggressive action against juvenile crime in D.C. and stronger enforcement of existing juvenile delinquency laws.

Parental accountability

Supports prosecuting parents of repeat juvenile offenders under contributing-to-the-delinquency-of-a-minor laws, and backed reports that interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is pursuing such cases.

Puerto Rico status

Has said that one of his goals is to promote independence for Puerto Rico.

Background

• Attorney in Washington, D.C., practicing immigration law
• Previously worked as a volunteer lobbyist, according to El Nuevo Día
• Born in Puerto Rico
• Republican candidate for D.C. Attorney General, 2026 (unopposed in the June 16 primary)

In the news

• What’s the Point of Running as a Republican in D.C.? The Washington Sun, September 11, 2026

Also running for Attorney General for the District of Columbia

• Brian L. Schwalb Democratic

Sources

• Rivera campaign site – press release on juvenile crime
• El Nuevo Día – campaign launch article (2026-03-01)
• The Washington Sun – D.C. Republican candidates (2026-09-11)
• WJLA – Schwalb wins primary; Rivera ran uncontested
• Ballotpedia – Manuel Rivera
• Wikipedia – 2026 D.C. Attorney General election
• DC GOP – Meet DC Candidates

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