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politics2 hours ago•8 min saved

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

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.

via The 51st|

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politics2 days ago•15 min saved

DC voters brace for change as mayoral race and ranked-choice voting take hold

With D.C.'s June Democratic primary looming, voters confront a crowded field (70-something candidates) and a newly implemented ranked-choice voting system as they pick between Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George for mayor, while Bowser avoids endorsements. The city faces a $1.1 billion budget gap, pandemic fallout, and demographic shifts that could yield a fundamentally different government; about a quarter of voters remain undecided and many express pessimism or hope depending on the candidates' plans for affordability, safety, and services.

via The Washington Post|

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