David Seidman
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 1B, SMD 1B03
Background
- Occupation
- Lawyer
- Campaign website
- davidforanc.com
A lawyer who runs the D.C. statehood organization Capital Rights Lab and is the neighborhood's elected Democratic precinct representative. He previously served as a policy advisor in the Obama White House Office of Cabinet Affairs and as States Counsel on the Harris and Biden campaigns.
Photo: David Seidman campaign
Documented positions
Housing
Supports affordable, transit-oriented housing and filling vacant storefronts
ReportDavid Seidman for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 1B03Campaign website · David Seidman campaign · davidforanc.com
“I will champion more affordable and transit-oriented housing, and work to fill vacant storefronts”
Supports housing on Howard's Florida Avenue lot and Garfield Terrace
He also wrote that Garfield Terrace's low-rises should be redeveloped with HUD money while current tenants keep a place in the new development.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: David Seidman (SMD 1B03) (PDF)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“The ANC should work with Howard University to develop the underused parking lot and service center on Florida Avenue NW into new housing.”
Environment & parks
Pledges to expand D.C.'s rat control pilot in 1B03
ReportDavid Seidman for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 1B03Campaign website · David Seidman campaign · davidforanc.com
“I will expand the DC rat control pilot program here and hold the city accountable so we get the services we need.”
Government & transparency
Pledges plain-language summaries before and after major ANC votes
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: David Seidman (SMD 1B03) (PDF)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“Before and after ANC 1B votes on major resolutions, I'll publish clear, plain-language summaries outlining the facts considered”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from David Seidman on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) Candidates in Ballot Order, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · District of Columbia Board of Elections · dcboe.org
- 2026 General Election: certified sample ballots and candidate lists (all wards and ANCs)
Election filing · District of Columbia Board of Elections · dcboe.org
- David Seidman for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 1B03
Campaign website · David Seidman campaign · davidforanc.com
- Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: David Seidman (SMD 1B03) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
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