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Trump calls DC mayoral frontrunner Janeese Lewis George a ‘communist’ and suggests putting the capital under federal control if she wins

But he's open to meeting her.

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Democratic socialists are winning in US cities with message of getting stuff done

Mayors such as New York’s Zohran Mamdani show leftwing ideology can go hand-in-hand with effective governance

The Guardian - US

Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises

A new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and Zohran Mamdani in New York City are championing expansive government services. These democratic socialists are challenging established political norms. Their victories signal a shift in urban politics,…

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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George to be next mayor of Washington DC

City councillor who ran on expanding childcare, education and housing slated for office after opponent concedes

The Guardian - US

How Worried Should We Be About a Socialist Mayor in D.C.?

In Tuesday's Democratic primary, voters overwhelmingly voted for Janeese Lewis George, a socialist who's promised to resist Donald Trump.

Reason

Trump looms over DC mayoral primary vote as democratic socialist leads polls

Janeese Lewis George’s ‘people-first platform’ appears to have given her an edge as how the next mayor will handle Trump is key question on residents’ minds

The Guardian - US

Trump’s kingmaker power faces its biggest test yet as billion-dollar primaries explode across America

Trump has been at the center of this year’s midterm campaigns, and his influence will be tested in different ways on Tuesday as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries

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Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday's elections

US President Donald Trump's endorsements face crucial tests in Republican primaries across Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Democratic contests highlight divisions between progressives and moderates. Voters in these states are heading to the polls to decide key races. The power of Trump's backing is being measured against significant campaign spending…

The Economic Times

Washington, D.C. Mayor reinstates a curfew for youth and restricts gatherings: ‘Summer heat tends to exacerbate tempers’

Teens “need safe, productive spaces.”

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Washington, D.C., is holding its first mayoral election using ranked-choice voting

Seven candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. on June 16, 2026. Two candidates led in media attention: Janeese Lewis George (D) and Kenyan McDuffie (D).

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