D.C. Democratic primary for mayor results still undetermined in city's first ranked-choice election
Summary
The Democratic primary for mayor in Washington, D.C., remains undecided with Janeese Lewis George leading. This is the first time D.C. used ranked-choice voting, where voters rank candidates and the lowest are eliminated until one gets over 50%. Both main candidates want to maintain D.C.'s local control despite efforts by President Trump to increase federal influence.Key Facts
- Janeese Lewis George leads the Democratic primary with 64% of votes counted, but no winner declared yet.
- Kenyan McDuffie is the other leading candidate, urging patience during vote counting.
- Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates, and candidates are eliminated until someone wins over 50%.
- D.C. mails ballots automatically to all registered voters, so many vote by mail.
- The Democratic primary is the key race because D.C. is heavily Democratic.
- Both candidates want to keep D.C.'s home rule, limiting federal control over local decisions.
- President Trump has increased federal presence in D.C., including using federal law enforcement and National Guard.
- Trump said he would not like Lewis George as mayor and suggested possibly taking over D.C. governance federally.
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