Democratic establishment backs McDuffie for DC mayor, while unions bolster Lewis George
Less than one week from when voters will cast their ballots in the Washington, D.C., mayoral race, last-minute endorsements have shored up the Democratic Party establishment’s support of Kenyan McDuffie, while Janeese Lewis George has maintained her backing from union powerhouses. Former Democratic National Committee officials, regional politicians, and the country’s biggest unions are making their voices heard ahead of the consequential primary. Recommended Stories From resistance to reset?
- ▪Less than one week from when voters will cast their ballots in the Washington, D.C., mayoral race, last-minute endorsements have shored up the Democratic Party establishment’s support of Kenyan McDuffie, while Janeese Lewis George has maint
- ▪Former Democratic National Committee officials, regional politicians, and the country’s biggest unions are making their voices heard ahead of the consequential primary.
- ▪Recommended Stories From resistance to reset?
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| Publication time | Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:43:03 +0000 |
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Less than one week from when voters will cast their ballots in the Washington, D.C., mayoral race, last-minute endorsements have shored up the Democratic Party establishment’s support of Kenyan McDuffie, while Janeese Lewis George has maintained her backing from union powerhouses. The mayoral contest between the more centrist McDuffie and socialist Lewis George has brought in national attention and endorsements ahead of the June 16 Democratic primary, as the nation’s capital will choose which direction it wants the District’s Democratic party to head: following in the footsteps of Mayor Muriel Bowser or swinging to the left.
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