Matthew D. "Matt" de Ferranti
Candidate for County Board · Arlington County · Democratic
On the ballot for Virginia's November 3, 2026 election.
About Matthew D. "Matt" de Ferranti
Matt de Ferranti career, first as a teacher in a low-income community in Houston and later as a lawyer, has been dedicated to helping people build better lives for themselves and their children. As an attorney, Matt worked on land use economic development issues for local governments. He later served as an advocate for economic and educational equity at Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, the Education Trust, & the National Indian Education Association. First elected to the Arlington County Board in November 2018, Matt was unanimously elected as Chair of the County Board by his colleagues in 2021, and then again in 2026. Matt was elected in January 2024 to serve a one-year term as the Chair of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. In 2025, Matt was elected Chair of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission & appointed to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board.