Janeese Lewis George holds a substantial lead in the Washington DC Democratic mayoral primary after securing over 50% of counted votes.The city council member is positioned to replace incumbent Muriel Bowser as the Democratic nominee for the executive position.Robert White has meanwhile emerged victorious in the primary race to become the next nonvoting congressional delegate for the capital.President
Donald Trump has expressed potential plans to reshape city governance and revoke home rule if the progressive candidate wins.