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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-05 03:50 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 12:58 EST
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# Janeese Lewis George wins race for D.C. mayor

Janeese Lewis George won the race to become D.C.'s next mayor and has begun her transition, according to 7News WJLA.

Section: [Elections](/washington/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Janeese Lewis George](/washington/wiki/janeese-lewis-george.md)

## Coverage

- [7News WJLA](https://wjla.com/news/local/dc-janeese-lewis-george-mayor-elect-transition-team-obama-admin-affordable-child-care-housing-budget-gap-police-chief-white-house-trump-council-vacancies-whats-next), 2026-11-05 03:50 EST: What's next for DC? Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George begins transition
- [NBC4 Washington](https://www.nbcwashington.com/elections/janeese-lewis-george-elected-mayor-of-washington-dc/4177074/), 2026-11-05 21:26 EST: Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George elected mayor of Washington, D.C.
- [WAMU 88.5](https://wamu.org/story/26/11/06/the-politics-hour-election-days-blue-tsunami-and-d-c-mayor-elect-janeese-lewis-george/), 2026-11-06 12:58 EST: The Politics Hour: Election day’s blue tsunami and D.C. Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George

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