DC Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, who has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza and voiced positions associated with anti-Zionist activism, emerged with a commanding lead from Tuesday's Democratic primary, according to a Times of Israel report. Early results showed Lewis George with over 50% of the vote, making her the frontrunner to lead the US capital.
DC Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, a progressive Democrat who has aligned herself with anti-Israel activism, is now the frontrunner to become mayor of Washington, DC, after Tuesday's Democratic primary, according to a Times of Israel report.
Early returns showed Lewis George with more than 50% of the vote, a commanding lead that positions her as the likely winner in the heavily Democratic city. She has faced criticism from Jewish leaders for her statements accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and her association with anti-Zionist movements.
The general election in the US capital is expected in November. No prior reporting on this thread by The Zioneer.
As The Zioneer previously reported, another pro-Israel figure, Senator Lindsey Graham, won his own primary in South Carolina last week — a contrast that underscores the diverging political winds on Israel within the two parties.
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