Former District of Columbia Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie conceded the Democratic primary for mayor of the District of Columbia to District of Columbia Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, on June 18.
While The Associated Press has not called the June 16 race, McDuffie conceded on Thursday morning.
“While the final certification process will continue, it is clear that the voters have chosen a different path,” McDuffie said in a statement, according to multiple media outlets. “Earlier this morning, I called Councilmember Janeese Lewis George to congratulate her on her victory and wish her success as she prepares for the general election.”
In the Republican primary, no candidates qualified for the write-in-only ballot. …