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Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC

June 18, 2026

George, who pledged to aggressively stand up to federal intervention into Washington, D.C.'s affairs, won the Democratic primary for mayor, setting up a potential showdown with the Trump administration over its moves to challenge the city’s limited autonomy.

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