It looks like D.C. will get its first democratic socialist mayor.
Kenyan McDuffie conceded the mayoral race to Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George this morning. She had a commanding lead after partial, first-round results were released, and McDuffie has acknowledged that he would be unable to make up the difference.
“While the final certification process will continue, it is clear that the voters have chosen a different path,” reads a statement from McDuffie, adding that he called Lewis George to congratulate her on her victory.
Read more from reporters Sam Delgado and Rachel Kurzius.
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