Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George elected mayor of Washington, D.C.

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George has been elected mayor of Washington, D.C., according to NBC News projections. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, Lewis George secured 84% of the vote, significantly defeating independent candidate Rhonda Hamilton Robert, who received 10.3%. Her victory maintains Democratic control over the capital city as self-identified socialists gain influence in various U.S. cities, positioning her to lead the district during the remainder of President Donald Trump's term.