Janeese Lewis George, a Washington, DC City Councilmember, won the Democratic primary to become the city’s next mayor on Thursday, a triumph celebrated by progressives in the nation’s capital and beyond as a further sign that the democratic socialism she represents is resonating deeply with voters within the party.
“From native Washingtonians to people that have found and called this place home, to restaurant workers, to teachers, to retirees, so many people—whether you’re new to the team or have been a part of this since day one, I want to be clear that I plan to be a mayor for everyone who calls this city home,” Lewis George said at a press conference after the primary was called in her favor.
In the deeply blue city, winner of the Democratic primary means Lewis George is almost certain to be the next mayor, the latest in a string of self-identified democratic socialists to win elections in major US cities this cycle, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York City and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson…