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Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, won the Washington, D.C. mayoral primary, signaling a significant leftward shift in D.C. politics. Her victory over a centrist challenger marks a rare win for the progressive wing.
Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, won the Washington D.C. mayoral primary, defeating a centrist challenger. Her victory signals a significant leftward shift in the city's politics and a win for the progressive faction over the moderate wing.
Mayoral races rarely get characterized by ideology, but this one explicitly did. George's primary win suggests D.C. voters prioritized progressive economic policy over centrist approaches. D.C. being a heavily Democratic city means the primary winner is likely the general election winner, so Lewis George will probably be the next mayor. It's a notable shift in the city's direction.
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