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District of Columbia · District of Columbia Council Chair · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Phil Mendelson

DemocraticIncumbentRCV

2026 race · District of Columbia Council Chair

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

>99%<1%

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

>99%<1%
● Phil MendelsonINC● Abi-Ananiah Prudent
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Background

Current office
District of Columbia Council, Ward-CHAIR
Experience
State legislature

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Opponents in 2026