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June 15, 2026
D.C. Mayoral Primary Candidates Address Trump's Influence and Local Issues
- D.C. voters are participating in a pivotal primary for mayor and congressional delegate, with significant implications for local governance.
- Candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie are emphasizing their plans to counter federal interference and improve local issues like housing affordability and public safety.
- Recent polling shows Lewis George leading McDuffie by 11 points as the primary approaches on June 16, which will be the first to use ranked-choice voting.
5 Sources
- The next mayor of DC will have to navigate its most famous resident: President Donald TrumpJun 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM · CNN
- DC voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capitalJun 16, 2026 at 4:57 AM · ABC News
- Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capitalJun 16, 2026 at 4:58 AM · ABC News
- D.C. voters head to the polls for high-stakes mayoral primaryJun 16, 2026 at 8:45 AM · NPR
- Washington mayoral candidates outline how they would stand up to TrumpJun 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Guardian