Janeese Lewis George wins Democratic mayoral primary in Washington D.C.
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Janeese Lewis George
Washington D.C., USA
June 2026
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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic mayoral primary in Washington D.C. She is set to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser. The campaign focuses on affordability, child care, and public housing expansion.
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