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Democratic socialist poised to succeed Bowser as DC mayor after McDuffie concedes

The Hill · Jun 18, 2026, 2:04 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is poised to become Washington, D.C.'s, next mayor after opponent Kenyan McDuffie conceded Thursday morning. Decision Desk HQ has yet to call the race, but Lewis George, who serves on the D.C. City Council, holds a double digit lead over McDuffie with about

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