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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George to be next mayor of Washington DC
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic socialist and city council member, is set to become the next mayor of Washington DC after her opponent, Kenyan McDuffie, conceded in the city's first ranked-choice voting election.
- Lewis George campaigned on expanding childcare, education, housing, and ending the district's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, while McDuffie's campaign focused on public safety and local businesses.
- The general election in November will likely see Lewis George running unopposed in the heavily Democratic city.
- Donald Trump’s influence was notable in the primary, with threats to increase federal control over DC and a history of deploying the National Guard and supporting immigration enforcement in the city.
- Robert White won the race for US House delegate, succeeding Eleanor Holmes Norton, who announced her retirement; the delegate position lacks voting powers due to DC’s federal district status.
