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Democratic socialist leading DC mayoral race by double digits in new poll
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Democratic socialist leading DC mayoral race by double digits in new poll

The Hill · Jun 8, 2026, 8:47 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Residents in the nation’s capital are leaning toward voting for City Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George, a Democratic socialist, to serve as its new mayor according to a recent polling. Lewis-George has served on the city council for six years and is leading former City Council Member at-Large Kenya

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