Democratic socialist holds wide lead in DC mayor race
Summary
City Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, is leading the Washington, D.C. Democratic primary for mayor. She has nearly 53% of the vote, which puts her significantly ahead of her closest competitor.Key Facts
- Janeese Lewis George is currently a member of the D.C. City Council.
- She identifies as a democratic socialist.
- The mayoral race is to replace Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is retiring.
- Lewis George has about 53% of the vote in the Democratic primary.
- She leads her closest opponent by roughly 16 percentage points.
- The primary election took place on a recent Tuesday.
- The results indicate a strong chance of Lewis George becoming the next mayor of Washington, D.C.
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