On June 16, 2026, voters in Washington, D.C., cast their ballots in the Democratic primary to select a successor to retiring Mayor Muriel Bowser. City Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, who identifies as a Democratic socialist, was leading in pre-election polling. Former City Council member-at-large Kenyan McDuffie was reported to be in second place. The primary does not include any Republican candidates.
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Washington, D.C. Voters Participate in Democratic Primary for Mayor
Washington, D.C. voters participated in the Democratic primary on June 16, 2026, to choose a new mayor following Muriel Bowser's retirement. Janeese Lewis George led in polling, while Kenyan McDuffie was in second place.
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