As reported at The Daily Caller, another self-avowed democratic socialist in running to take over another deep blue liberal city. 37 year old Janeese Lewis George announced Monday she will run in the mayoral race to lead the nation’s capital in 2026. The Mamdani wave continues in the most liberal cities as socialist look to seize power.
D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George, a self-avowed democratic socialist, announced Monday she will run to lead the nation’s capital in 2026.
Lewis George, 37, is a lifelong Washingtonian who has represented the District’s 4th Ward, since 2021.
According to an announcement video she posted to X Monday morning, her campaign is set to focus on cost-of-living issues and strengthening public services — a platform bearing striking similarities to that of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who also describes himself as a democratic socialist.