Socialist poised to lead DC after Dem primary victory, setting stage for clashes with Trump

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Frontrunners Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George clash onstage over utility pricing increases. (Credit: Free DC/March 14, 2026) Janeese Lewis George, a socialist member of the Washington, D.C., City Council described as "D.C.'s version of [New York City Mayor] Zohran Mamdani," is likely to become mayor of the nation's capital after winning the Democrat primary this week. Her main opponent, Kenyan McDuffie, conceded on Thursday morning and the ranked-choice primary race was officially called for the far-left candidate by the afternoon. In a city that leans overwhelmingly Democrat and with no real challengers on the ballot, Lewis George's primary victory clears the way for her to win November's general election for mayor. She is poised to replace current Democrat Mayor Muriel Bowser, who on occasion worked with President Donald Trump over the last