Janeese Lewis George Elected D.C. Mayor
Democratic socialist wins mayoral race, marking first new mayor since 2015.
The Brief
- Lewis George defeated Green Party and independent candidates in the election.
- Ranked choice voting was used for the first time in the mayoral race.
- She will manage D.C.'s relationship with the federal government.
Janeese Lewis George has been elected mayor of Washington, D.C., according to NBC News projections. This marks the first new mayor since 2015.
Lewis George, a D.C. Council member, won the election against Robert L. Gross of the DC Statehood Green Party and independent candidate Rhonda Hamilton.
The city used ranked choice voting for the first time in its mayoral race, as approved by a ballot measure in 2024.
Lewis George will oversee D.C.'s interactions with the federal government and President Donald Trump, who criticized her victory as an attempt to 'destroy' Washington.
During her campaign, Lewis George advocated for universal childcare, expanded affordable housing, and free city buses for SNAP-eligible residents.
She stated her immediate focus would be on making D.C. safer and more affordable for residents, while being willing to work with any administration to improve lives.
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