Janeese Lewis George Wins DC Democratic Mayoral Primary
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Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C., according to a single-source report from ABC News. The victory sets up a potential clash with the Trump administration over the city’s limited autonomy. In an overwhelmingly Democratic city, Lewis George is likely to win November’s general election, replacing three-term Mayor Muriel Bowser, who did not seek reelection. Lewis George, a self-described democratic socialist and D.C. Council member, campaigned on a promise to take a harder line against federal intervention. Her main opponent, former D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie, conceded the race Thursday and congratulated her. President Donald Trump had threatened to place the city under federal control if she won. The primary was the city’s first election using ranked choice voting.
What’s reported
Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C.
She is a self-described democratic socialist and a member of the D.C. Council.
Incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser decided not to run again after three terms.
Lewis George’s main opponent, former D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie, conceded Thursday.
President Donald Trump threatened to place the city under federal control if she won.
The primary was the city’s first election using ranked choice voting.
Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for the district’s delegate to Congress.
Key figures
Janeese Lewis George: Democratic primary winner for mayor of Washington, D.C.
Muriel Bowser: Outgoing mayor who did not seek reelection.
Kenyan McDuffie: Former D.C. Council member who conceded the primary.
Robert White Jr.: Winner of the Democratic primary for delegate to Congress.
President Donald Trump: Threatened federal control of the city.
Eleanor Holmes Norton: 18-term delegate to Congress.
Sources: abcnews.com
