JLG's victory lap, in charts
The latest data from the primaries shows Lewis George ahead in 80 percent of DC precincts.
Alyssa FowersJun 26, 2026Politics
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Alyssa FowersJun 26, 2026
Ally Wants Investigation of Campaign Finance Office that Fined JLG
The last-minute ruling against Janeese Lewis George threatened to upend the election. Now a top ally is demanding an investigation.
Ben BraschJun 25, 2026
The Secret to Janeese Lewis George’s Glam
It involves four setting sprays and a decade with your makeup artist.
Emma UberJun 24, 2026
D.C. Council Passes Budget, Hints to New Battles
The city’s chief financial officer has called it ‘imprudent’ for the council to tap into rainy day funds.
Ben BraschJun 23, 2026
Independent Voters Gain Access to D.C. Party Primaries After Council Vote
The D.C. Council voted 9-2 on Tuesday to fund “semi-open” primaries, allowing unaffiliated voters to cast their ballots in party primaries starting in 2028.
Emma UberJun 23, 2026
Would Independents Have Changed D.C.'s Election? Probably Not, Experts Say
In 2024, 73 percent of D.C. voters said independents should be able to vote in primaries. Last week, they still couldn’t.
Emma UberJun 23, 2026
McDuffie Concedes in Mayor's Race
Democratic socialist JLG is all but guaranteed to be the next D.C. mayor.
Emma UberJun 18, 2026
Column: D.C.’s Disastrous Election Wait
It amps up frustration and wrecks trust.
Marc FisherJun 17, 2026
Janeese Lewis George Looks Very Likely to Win D.C. Mayoral Primary
As of early Wednesday morning, she led her main rival, Kenyan McDuffie, in seven of the District’s eight wards, trailing only in wealthy Ward 3.
Michael SchafferJun 17, 2026
Robert White Wins Democratic Primary to Represent D.C. in Congress
White, who beat his council colleague Brooke Pinto, would become just the third person in history to represent D.C. in Congress.
Emma UberJun 16, 2026
D.C. Heads to the Polls in High-Stakes Primary
This is the first time in over a decade that Muriel Bowser and Eleanor Holmes Norton are not on the ballot.
Emma UberJun 16, 2026
Column: D.C.’s Disappointing Mayoral Campaign Ends Today
The city doesn’t usually pick candidates like Janeese Lewis George or Kenyan McDuffie. For better or worse, that will change this year.
Michael SchafferJun 16, 2026I support City Cast DC because being informed locally ensures I can make DC the best city it can be.
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