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Janeese Lewis George Poised to Win DC Mayor as Ranked-Choice Debuts

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Janeese Lewis George Poised to Win DC Mayor as Ranked-Choice Debuts
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Janeese Lewis George led with about 53% of first‑choice votes to Kenyan McDuffie’s 37% in DC’s first ranked‑choice mayoral contest, placing her on track to win the post as remaining ballots are counted. The night also saw Robert White win the congressional delegate seat and incumbents re-elected in several council races, signaling a broader shift toward progressive leadership in the city and setting up a November general election battle.

Topics:nationpolitics#dc-mayor#janeese-lewis-george#kenyan-mcduffie#politics#progressives#ranked-choice-voting
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  2. Lewis George takes substantial early lead in D.C. mayoral primary  The Washington Post
  3. DC Primary Election Results 2026: Live Results for Mayor, Delegate and Local Races  FOX 5 DC
  4. DC voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital  NBC4 Washington
  5. Democratic socialists lead in key D.C. races for mayor, council  Axios

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