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District of Columbia Attorney General

Current State AG
Brian Schwalb (D)
Political Party
Democrat
Assumed Office

2023

Brian Schwalb was sworn in as the second elected District of Columbia Attorney General in January 2023. Prior to being elected, AG Schwalb served as the partner-in-charge of the DC office of Venable LLP, and previously served as vice chairman of the firm. Early in his career he worked for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Honor Program as a trial lawyer in the Tax Division.

Brian Schwalb was sworn in as the second elected District of Columbia Attorney General in January 2023. Prior to being elected, AG Schwalb served as the partner-in-charge of the DC office of Venable LLP, and previously served as vice chairman of the firm. Early in his career he worked for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Honor Program as a trial lawyer in the Tax Division.

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The AG is an elected position in D.C.

  • Next Election:November 3, 2026
  • Election Process:Elected
  • Term/Limit:4 years / none

Election Timeline & Candidates

  1. Candidate Filing Deadline
  2. Primary Election
  3. General Election
Brian Schwalb (D)
Democrat
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Brian Schwalb (D)

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Brian Schwalb (D)
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Incumbent

Brian Schwalb (D)

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Latest District of Columbia Attorney General News & Insights

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D.C., Maryland & Virginia AGs Not Playing with Fraudulent Youth Club Charities

D.C. AG Brian Schwalb, Maryland AG Anthony Brown, and former Virginia AG Jason Miyares settled with two fraudulent youth club nonprofits and their founder to resolve allegations that they misrepresented the nature of what donations would be used for, in violation of consumer protection laws and laws governing nonprofits in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

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D.C. AG Withdraws Trust from Bitcoin ATM Operator Over Hidden Fees, Fraud Risks

D.C. AG Brian Schwalb has sued Athena Bitcoin, Inc., one of the largest operators of Bitcoin Automated Teller Machines (BTMs), alleging violations of the District’s consumer protection and financial exploitation laws.

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AGs Renew Call for FDA Guidance on Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food

Arizona AG Kris Mayes and D.C. AG Brian Schwalb submitted a letter to the FDA in support of other state AG’s 2022 petition for reconsideration of a multistate petition seeking FDA actions on toxic heavy metals in food intended for babies and young children.

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