Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race | CNN Politics

Janeese Lewis George will win the Democratic mayoral primary in Washington, DC, after her opponent conceded Thursday, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. Former DC Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, who also worked as a trial attorney for the Department of Justice under former President Barack Obama, conceded Thursday to Lewis George. Lewis George has a wide lead over McDuffie but given how close she is to 50% of first-choice votes, it’s possible she could fall below that threshold as more votes are reported. If that happens, election officials would consider voters’ further choices, but even in that case, it would take a dramatic shift in the uncounted ballots for Lewis George not to be the strong favorite to win the nomination given the size of her lead. “While the final certification process will continue, it is clear that the voters have chosen a different path. Earlier this morning, I called Councilmember Janeese Lewis George to congratulate her on her victory and wish her success as she prepares for the general election,” McDuffie said in a statement. A DC councilmember and democratic socialist, Lewis George has campaigned on making the city more affordable, improving governm