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D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George to run for mayor

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D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George announced her 2026 mayoral run, focusing on public safety and economic issues. The self-described democratic socialist says she wants to make D.C. more affordable and safe. Lewis George, a third-generation Washingtonian, has been a vocal critic of Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and advocates for social housing and evidence-based crime prevention.

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