US progressive Lewis George on track to become DC mayor after Trump threats
Summary
Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist, is likely to become the next mayor of Washington, DC. She won a clear lead in the Democratic primary and her main opponent conceded, making her victory almost certain in November.Key Facts
- Janeese Lewis George is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- She promises to strongly oppose President Donald Trump’s policies, including stopping local police cooperation with federal immigration agents.
- Lewis George is currently a council member and was previously a prosecutor.
- Kenyan McDuffie, her main rival, conceded after the Democratic primary.
- Washington, DC is heavily Democratic, and the primary winner usually wins the mayoral election.
- There is no Republican candidate for mayor, but independent and third-party candidates can run.
- President Trump has threatened to increase federal control over DC and criticized Lewis George’s potential leadership.
- Both Lewis George and McDuffie support making Washington, DC a state.
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