Democratic socialist poised to succeed Bowser as DC mayor

[STEVEN ROBINSON]

Democratic socialist poised to succeed Bowser as DC mayor after McDuffie concedes

 

by Julia Mueller – The Hill – June 18, 2026

 

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is poised to become the next mayor of Washington, D.C., after opponent Kenyan McDuffie conceded Thursday morning.

 

Decision Desk HQ has yet to call the race, but Lewis George, who serves on the D.C. Council, holds a double-digit lead over McDuffie with about 53 percent of the vote.

 

“Earlier this morning, I called Councilmember Janeese Lewis George to congratulate her on her victory and wish her success as she prepares for the general election,” McDuffie, a former D.C. Council member, said in a Thursday statement.

 

His concession puts Lewis George on track to replace outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) in the solid-blue city. Bowser’s decision to retire after a decade in office set up a high-stakes race to lead the nation’s capital through the remainder of President Trump’s second term.  

 

Tuesday’s Democratic primary was the first contest in two decades without an incumbent on the ballot. 

 

Full at:

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5919834-lewis-george-dc-mayor-mcduffie-concedes/

 

 

 

 

 

[STEVEN ROBINSON]

DC will join the growing ranks of big cities with socialist mayors.  SR

[Tim]

DSA has a DC chapter, reportedly they put 300 volunteers into canvassing.

DSA knows how to win elections. Very encouraging!!!

On Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM 'STEVEN ROBINSON' via new_continuum <new_co...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

DC will join the growing ranks of big cities with socialist mayors.  SR

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