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June 5, 2026
Janeese Lewis George Leads D.C. Mayoral Primary as Voter Uncertainty Persists
- Janeese Lewis George holds a double-digit lead over Kenyan R. McDuffie in the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor.
- Voters favor George for her perceived honesty and ability to address affordability and public school issues.
- Despite her lead, 25% of voters are still undecided as the primary approaches.
2 Sources
- Lewis George leads D.C. mayoral race, but 1 in 4 are undecided, poll findsJun 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Washington Post
- Democratic socialist leading DC mayoral race by double digits in new pollJun 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM · The Hill