Socialist Candidate Wins DC Mayoral Primary After Opponent Concedes
A democratic socialist candidate has won the Washington D.C. mayoral primary after their centrist opponent conceded. This victory sets the stage for potential clashes with the Trump administration and has raised concerns among some Jewish groups due to the candidate's past criticism of Israel.
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Centrist Democrat Concedes to Socialist in D.C. Mayoral Primary
President Trump’s grip on the capital loomed over the race, and he threatened to tighten it if Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George is elected. The Associated Press has not called the race.
By Clyde McGrady
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Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist, wins the D.C. Democrat mayoral primary, positioning her to become the next mayor of the nation's capital.
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Janeese Lewis George, a DC Council member, had received just over half of the 65% of votes that had been counted by Wednesday morning.
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