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Democratic socialist holds wide lead in DC mayor race

The Hill · Jun 17, 2026, 2:07 PM

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

City Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, holds a sizable lead in the Washington, D.C., Democratic primary in the high-stakes mayoral race to replace retiring Mayor Muriel Bowser (D). The latest results from Tuesday’s election show Lewis George with almost 53 percent of the vo

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