Janeese Lewis George, a DC councilmember and democratic socialist, is holding a large early lead in the Democratic mayoral primary in Washington, DC, based on initial election results. With 64% of the estimated vote reported, Lewis George has nearly 53% of the vote, while former DC Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie is running in second with about 36%.

Ranked-Choice Voting

The race would be decided by ranked-choice voting if Lewis George’s support dips below 50% as additional votes are counted. However, Lewis George is well-positioned to secure the nomination even if the race is decided by ranked-choice voting given her current tally and the size of her lead.

Meanwhile, Washington, DC, at-large Councilman Robert White will win the Democratic primary for the city’s nonvoting delegate seat in Congress, according to CNN’s Decision Desk. White ran to succeed 89-year-old Eleanor Holmes Norton, who filed to end her reelection campaign in January.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.