US progressive Lewis George on track to become DC mayor after Trump threats
Key takeaways
- The Democratic Socialist has vowed aggressive response to Trump, who has said he could ‘take back’ DC if she wins.
- Lewis George already had a commanding lead after Tuesday’s Democratic primary.
- Washington, DC, trends heavily Democratic, with the primary winner likely to win the general election in November.
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The Democratic Socialist has vowed aggressive response to Trump, who has said he could ‘take back’ DC if she wins.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo DC Mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George is seen at the Chevy Chase Community Center during DC’s primary voting day in Washington, DC [Leah Millis/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 18 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Washington, DC – Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist who has promised an aggressive approach to United States President Donald Trump, is on track to become the next mayor of Washington, DC.
Lewis George already had a commanding lead after Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Her top competitor, Kenyan McDuffie, conceded on Thursday, all but assuring her victory.