Former D.C. attorney general Karl Racine is endorsing Janeese Lewis George for mayor, praising the council member’s “bold ideas” for expanding child care access and building more housing.
Why it matters: Racine’s popularity as D.C.’s first elected AG could help Lewis George in a tight race, where she and Kenyan McDuffie are the frontrunners.
What he’s saying: “I’m very aware of her intellect, her work ethic, and her commitment to all Washingtonians,” Racine told Axios.
- The two go way back: While Racine was bulking up the city’s AG office — challenging the first Trump admin and suing big corporations — Lewis George worked as an assistant attorney general.
- In 2020, with Racine’s support, Lewis George ousted an incumbent in Ward 4 to take her council seat.
“I think this moment calls for new energy, bold thinking, and a leader who can effectively challenge the status quo,” Racine said…