The D.C. Bar presidential race is seeing a clash between candidates with contrasting political donation patterns, highlighting potential questions about proclaimed nonpartisan intentions. Brad Bondi, a candidate for the presidency of the D.C. Bar and brother to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, has historically exercised his First Amendment rights by contributing considerably to conservative candidates, with over $60,000 funneled since 2017. Diane Seltzer, Bondi’s rival in the race, boasts a small-donor history that leans towards Democratic support.
The revelations, derived from Federal Election Commission records, come as both candidates promise to uphold nonpartisan leadership for the association, representing 119,000 members. Bondi, a partner at Paul Hastings, is committed to fostering unity within the D.C. Bar, notwithstanding his financial backing of Republican candidates in prior elections.
The full article with additional insights into the candidates’ donation histories can be read here.