Goodweather Becomes First Certified Fair Elections Mayoral Candidate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 17, 2025
Contact:
Anthony Field | Campaign Manager, Goodweather for DC
anthony@goodweatherfordc.com | 301.892.3165
Goodweather Becomes First Certified Fair Elections Mayoral Candidate
Grassroots campaign qualifies for over $375,000 in public funds with support from more than 1,200 individual donors
Washington, D.C. — Gary Goodweather, DC business leader, U.S. Army veteran, long-time resident, and candidate for Mayor of Washington, D.C., today became the first candidate in the 2026 mayoral race to be certified as a Participating Candidate in the Fair Elections Program. The certification triggers over $375,000 in public funds.
"This milestone belongs to the more than 1,000 DC residents who believe in this campaign," stated Goodweather. "When we launched, we had no name recognition, no donor base, and no political machine. What we had was a vision for a safer, stronger, and more self-determined Washington—and our neighbors responded."
To qualify for certification, mayoral candidates must collect at least 1,000 small-dollar contributions from District residents totaling $40,000 or more. The Goodweather campaign exceeded both thresholds, securing 1,075 qualified contributions totaling over $43,000 from DC residents. The campaign has raised over $64,000 from more than 1,200 individual donors overall.
"Fair Elections exists to prove that candidates who earn broad community support can compete—regardless of political or donor connections," said Goodweather. "This certification is proof that our neighbors believe a different kind of politics is possible in this city."
The milestone comes as Goodweather has released detailed policy proposals addressing transit equity, civic service, and neighborhood quality of life—with additional announcements planned in the coming weeks.
Gary Goodweather for Mayor is a grassroots, Fair Elections campaign committed to building a safer, stronger, and more self-determined Washington, D.C.
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