Phil Mendelson

Democratic · Chairman of the Council, District of Columbia
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Phil Mendelson

Democratic · Candidate for Chairman of the Council, District of Columbia

Phil Mendelson was first elected to the Council in November 1998 as an At-Large Councilmember. In November 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2022 District voters elected and re-elected Phil as Chairman of the Council.

Background via official source

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Also running: Abi-Ananiah Prudent (R)

Where Mendelson stands

Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Education

Child care

The pay equity fund is about improving the quality of childcare, recognizing that childcare workers are actually early childhood educators.

Quoted by WTOP, Jun 9, 2026

Taxes & spending

Budget

Hundreds of millions of dollars in critical programs were reduced substantially. The budget I am proposing restores all of these programs without significant tax increases.

Quoted by NOTUS, Jun 2026

Voting record

Phil Mendelson is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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