Who will win the 2026 DC Democratic Mayoral Primary?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleReal estate developer
PartyDemocratic
LocationDistrict of Columbia
BackgroundReal estate developer
EducationBucknell University (attended 1992–1996)
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Notable personal detailsGary Robert Goodweather is a Washington, D.C. real estate developer and executive and a candidate for Mayor of Washington, D.C. He is a former member of the United States Army. His professional background includes work in real estate development and management, including experience with OTO Development.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports using public resources to fund affordability and public services (housing affordability, transit fare elimination, investments in clean energy and neighborhood prosperity) and opposes large stadium subsidy deals that he says burden D.C. taxpayers. Emphasizes directing taxpayer funds to neighborhood services, schools, and transit rather than large private-project subsidies.
Climate & Energy
Supports clean energy investment and incentives to lower costs and build prosperity, endorsing geothermal, solar, small modular nuclear, and thermal hydrolysis as part of a balanced power mix for DC.
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Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes strengthening law enforcement accountability and effectiveness, expanding community policing, investing in officer training, and improving local security to keep communities safe. He frames public safety as a priority and supports bolstering local security resources rather than proposing specific new gun restrictions.
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