Darrell Green, a Republican and retired Metropolitan Police Department officer, is running for one of two at-large seats on the D.C. Council in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The at-large race has four candidates competing for two seats. Voters choose up to two. The other candidates are Oye Owolewa (Democratic), Elissa Silverman (Independent) and Darryl L.C. Moch (Statehood Green).

At-large council members represent all District residents.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Residence: Washington, D.C.
  • Background (per his campaign website): D.C. native; retired police officer, Metropolitan Police Department

Green said on his campaign website that he championed a "people-first approach to policing" during his career, focusing on community engagement, trust and accountability.

Public safety

Green said safety and security are his top priorities. He pointed to declining officer numbers at MPD and called his background as a retired officer central to his candidacy.

Economic development and jobs

Green said he supports targeted tax breaks and incentives for small-business owners. He called small businesses "the lifeline and the blood of the city" and said he wants to attract more of them to the District. He also said expanding tourism could help create jobs.

Fiscal policy

Green said financial and fiscal responsibility is a core goal of his campaign, according to the WUSA9 interview.

Bipartisanship and governance

Green said in the WUSA9 interview that he is willing to work across party lines, including with congressional, administrative and legislative leaders. He noted that 90% of his friends are Democrats or independents and said he wants to work with everyone to improve the District.

This profile was compiled from Darrell Green's campaign website and a WUSA9 interview. The Capital City Post did not interview the candidate for this profile.