Manuel Rivera
Candidate for Attorney General
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
Puerto Rico-born attorney who founded his own law firm, practicing immigration, workers' rights and family law; he was a Democrat until the 2024 presidential election and once ran unsuccessfully for the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to save taxpayers money.
ReportMeet the candidates running for D.C. Attorney GeneralCandidate questionnaire · 7News (WJLA) · Jun 12, 2026 · wjla.com
“I'm going to keep this city safe, I'm going to save them taxes”
Public safety
Pledges to focus on juvenile crime, homelessness, addiction, domestic violence.
ReportMeet the candidates running for D.C. Attorney GeneralCandidate questionnaire · 7News (WJLA) · Jun 12, 2026 · wjla.com
“juvenile crime, homelessness, drug addiction, family domestic violence in the city. Those are my top priorities in the city”
Government & transparency
Proposes referring major lawsuits to private law firms.
He said the District would receive income from such referrals, as a private office does when it refers a case.
ReportMeet the candidates running for D.C. Attorney GeneralCandidate questionnaire · 7News (WJLA) · Jun 12, 2026 · wjla.com
“I think we can use private law firms to do those types of lawsuits”
Opposes filing lawsuits that settle for pennies on the dollar.
His criticism of incumbent Attorney General Brian Schwalb, as quoted by The Washington Sun.
ReportWhat's the Point of Running as a Republican in D.C.?News coverage · The Washington Sun (Martin Austermuhle) · Sep 11, 2026 · washingtonsun.com
“filing a lot of flashy lawsuits and some of them are settling for pennies on the dollar”
Supports a better working relationship with the federal government.
He told 7News: "We're not at war with the federal government."
ReportWhat's the Point of Running as a Republican in D.C.?News coverage · The Washington Sun (Martin Austermuhle) · Sep 11, 2026 · washingtonsun.com
“We should have a better relationship with the federal government and White House”
Supports more party competition in D.C. elections.
ReportWhat's the Point of Running as a Republican in D.C.?News coverage · The Washington Sun (Martin Austermuhle) · Sep 11, 2026 · washingtonsun.com
“I believe democracy works best when voters have a real choice. Somebody must be willing to challenge that status quo.”
Courts & justice
Supports tracking whether lawsuit settlement money reaches victims.
ReportMeet the candidates running for D.C. Attorney GeneralCandidate questionnaire · 7News (WJLA) · Jun 12, 2026 · wjla.com
“Under the current regime, there's no accountability to show that the victims are receiving those benefits.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Manuel Rivera on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidates in Ballot Order
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
- Meet DC Candidates
Other · Republican Party of the District of Columbia · dcgop.com
- Meet the candidates running for D.C. Attorney General
Candidate questionnaire · 7News (WJLA) · Jun 12, 2026 · wjla.com
- What's the Point of Running as a Republican in D.C.?
News coverage · The Washington Sun (Martin Austermuhle) · Sep 11, 2026 · washingtonsun.com
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