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DC Mayoral Primary: Janeese Lewis George Leads Amid Ranked-Choice Voting

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In the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC, Janeese Lewis George is leading with nearly 53% of the vote, while former councilmember Kenyan McDuffie trails at about 36%. With 64% of the estimated votes reported, Lewis George's position is strong, but if her support falls below 50%, the race will shift to ranked-choice voting. The DC Board of Elections will release more results and potential ranked-choice outcomes on Sunday. Meanwhile, Councilman Robert White is projected to win the Democratic primary for the nonvoting delegate seat in Congress, succeeding Eleanor Holmes Norton after her decision not to seek reelection.

Key Details: • Janeese Lewis George currently has 53% of the vote, with Kenyan McDuffie at 36%. • Ranked-choice voting will apply if Lewis George's support drops below 50%. • The DC Board of Elections will report more results on Sunday.

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