8 Things to Know Before Running for Local Office
September 27, 2023
Run for County Attorney in District of Columbia County, DC
Election Date: Jun 16, 2026Filing Deadline: Mar 18, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $210,000/year
- Filing period: Feb 21, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026
- Positions: District of Columbia Attorney GeneralDistrict of Columbia Attorney General
Job description
The Attorney General for the District of Columbia shall have charge and conduct of all law business of the said District and all suits instituted by and against the government thereof, and shall possess all powers afforded the Attorney General by the common and statutory law of the District and shall be responsible for upholding the public interest. The Attorney General shall have the power to control litigation and appeals, as well as the power to intervene in legal proceedings on behalf of this public interest.
Eligibility requirements
No person shall hold the position of Attorney General for the District of Columbia unless that person: (1) Is a registered qualified elector; (2) Is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia; (3) Is a member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia; (4) Has been a member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia for at least 5 years prior to assuming the position of Attorney General; and (5) Has been actively engaged, for at least 5 of the 10 years immediately preceding the assumption of the position of Attorney General, as: (A) An attorney in the practice of law in the District of Columbia; (B) A judge of a court in the District of Columbia; (C) A professor of law in a law school in the District of Columbia; or (D) An attorney employed in the District of Columbia by the United States or the District of Columbia.
FAQ
How often is County Attorney elected?
The position of County Attorney is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in District of Columbia County, DC?
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 2,000, or 1% of registered voters in the same party as the candidate, whichever is less (primary); 3,000, or 1.5% of registered voters, whichever is less (general)
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the DC Board of Elections ' office.
Where is the filing office?
DC Board of Elections, 1015 Half Street, SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 202-727-2525.
How do I get started running for County Attorney?
You can start running for County Attorney by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Attorney includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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