Us News

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George leads in Democratic primary for Washington, D.C., mayor

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George holds nearly a 20-point lead in the Democratic primary for Washington, D.C., mayor, with 68% of the vote in. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Lewis George about her vision for the nation's capital.

Published June 17, 2026, 10:22 PM
Updated June 17, 2026, 11:37 PM2.6K
Share𝕏f
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George leads in Democratic primary for Washington, D.C., mayor

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George holds nearly a 20-point lead in the Democratic primary for Washington, D.C., mayor, with 68% of the vote in. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Lewis George about her vision for the nation's capital.

Share𝕏f
News17 is committed to delivering accurate, fair, and thoroughly researched reporting. If you believe this article contains an error, please contact our editorial team at corrections@news17.net. We take all reports seriously and will issue corrections promptly when warranted.