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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District Links: McDuffie concedes mayoral race to Lewis George; Silverman set for council return; old machines contributed to election waits; and more
Mayoral hopeful Kenyan McDuffie this morning conceded the Democratic primary to Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, who has 52.87% of the vote in the updated tally released this afternoon by the DC Board of Elections.
Janeese Lewis George Wins Democratic Primary For Washington Mayor
Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C., positioning herself as the favorite heading into the general election in a city where Democrats hold a strong electoral advantage. Lewis George secured victory after a competitive race that focused heavily on the future of the nation's capital, including debates over local governance, public safety, housing affordability, and the city's relationship …
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