A new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and Zohran Mamdani in New York City are championing expansive government services. These democratic socialists are challenging established political norms. Their victories signal a shift in urban politics, with voters seeking change and responsive governance.

Janeese Lewis George looks set to become the Mayor of Washington DC and the latest democratic socialist to win power

Trump threatened to "take back" D.C. if democratic socialist wins mayor's race.

Democrats can no longer dismiss socialism as a fringe tendency inside their coalition. It is winning primaries and destroying great cities.

Janesse Lewis George has won the Democratic mayoral primary. She promises to bring more socialism to the city.

Outgoing Mayor Bowser had settled into an uneasy truce with Trump, cooperating with his takeover of the district.