Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC
Lewis George won with 52.85% of the vote and pledged to resist federal intervention while prioritizing affordability and labor protections.
- Councilmember Janeese Lewis George won Tuesday's Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, pledging to resist federal intervention and protect the city's limited autonomy against external challenges.
- Muriel Bowser announced last year she would not seek re-election, prompting candidates to campaign on taking a harder line against federal intrusion and ongoing National Guard deployments.
- In the latest results, Lewis George defeated Kenyan McDuffie in the city's first election using ranked choice voting, with 113,838 ballots counted.
- McDuffie conceded the race on Thursday, stating, "It is clear that the voters have chosen a different path," and wished Lewis George success in the general election.
- President Donald Trump threatened last week to place Washington under federal control if Lewis George won, though she argued she is willing to work with the administration on specific issues.
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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George wins Washington, D.C., mayoral primary
Washington, D.C., City Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, has won the Democratic primary for mayor, NBC News projects, putting her in line to manage the capital city and its relationship with President Donald Trump
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Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC
Janeese Lewis George has won Washington, D.C.'s Democratic primary for mayor, setting up a potential clash with the Trump administration over the city’s limited autonomy.
Democratic socialist poised to lead DC after opponent concedes, setting stage for clashes with Trump
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist member of the Washington, D.C. City Council described as “D.C.’s version of [New York City Mayor] Zohran Mamdani,” is set to become mayor of the nation’s capital after her opponent conceded the race. While the race has not been called by the district election officials or the Associated Press, Thursday morning’s concession by main challenger Kenyan McDuffie …
D.C.’s democratic socialist mayor-to-be joins outsider candidates winning major elections
D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George appears to have a clear path to winning the mayor's race after her top primary opponent conceded Thursday, letting the democratic socialist continue a trend in both major parties where anti-establishment candidates are sweeping into office.
Democratic socialist poised to lead DC after opponent concedes, setting stage for clashes with Trump – Democratic Accent
Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist member of the Washington, D.C. City Council described as “D.C.’s version of [New York City Mayor] Zohran Mamdani,” is set to become mayor of the nation’s capital after her opponent conceded the race Thursday morning. In a city that leans overwhelmingly left and with no real challengers on the ballot, Lewis George will likely win November’s general election for mayor. Her main opponent was former City…
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