‘DC Mamdani’ Janeese Lewis George wins Dem mayoral primary after Trump takeover threat

Fuente: New York Post

Democratic socialist DC Councilmember Janeese Lewis George triumphed in the district’s Democratic mayoral primary, easily defeating nine competitors. George, whose insurgent campaign and far-left platform led some to compare her to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is now on a glide path to becoming the deep-blue capital’s first-ever socialist leader after her chief rival, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, conceded Thursday. In a statement, McDuffie confirmed he had called George “to congratulate her on her victory and wish her success as she prepares for the general election.