Key facts
- Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C.
- Kenyan McDuffie conceded the race to Lewis George.
- Lewis George pledged to oppose federal intervention in the city's affairs.
Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington D.C., pledging to oppose federal intervention and potentially setting up a conflict with President Donald Trump over city autonomy.
Lewis George's victory sets the stage for a potential clash with the Trump administration over Washington D.C.'s autonomy, impacting federal-city relations and the city's governance.
Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C., pledging to aggressively oppose federal intervention in the city's affairs and potentially setting up a conflict with President Donald Trump over local autonomy. Kenyan McDuffie conceded the race, stating it was clear voters had chosen a different path.
Lewis George, a self-described democratic socialist and current D.C. Council member, is expected to win the general election in November, succeeding outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser. Lewis George's platform includes resisting federal actions that infringe on the district's home rule, such as President Trump's previous federalization of the city's police force and deployment of the National Guard for crime fighting.
Trump had previously threatened to place the city under federal control if Lewis George won. McDuffie, a former D.C. Council member, congratulated Lewis George and urged his supporters to continue working for the city's betterment. Lewis George also aims to address affordability issues, including rent support and minimum wage for tipped employees.
Further down the ballot, Robert White Jr. won the race for US congressional House delegate, beating Brooke Pinto.