
Running for Advisory Neighborhood Commission (DC), DC ANC 3F05, in Washington, DC
Spenser puts residents and affordability at the front of his attention. You may donate to his campaign here.
Spenser Dettwyler is a nonpartisan candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in single member district 3F05 (Van Ness) in the November 3, 2026 election. Dettwyler earned a Juris Doctor and a Master's in Public Policy from the George Washington University Law School and works as a Staff Attorney for Quality Trust for Individuals With Disabilities. Dettwyler's campaign lists tenants' rights, housing affordability and public safety as top priorities.
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