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George Leads McDuffie by 5 Points in City Poll

5/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

City Cast poll shows Councilmember Janeese Lewis George five points ahead of Kenyan McDuffie, though McDuffie's second-choice edge could narrow the race.
The May 12-17 survey of 735 residents (487 Democrats) with a 3.7-point error margin finds George favored by younger, female, higher-income voters.
Seventy-seven percent cite cost of living, 73 percent safety and 71 percent housing as very important, and 78 percent back a larger safety net despite tax hikes.

History

Historical Context

Lehman Brothers’ September 15 2008 bankruptcy marked the climax of the crisis that forced the Federal Reserve to lower its policy rate to 0.25% in December and pushed U.S. unemployment to 9.6% in October. The $700 billion TARP bailout that followed reshaped expectations for government aid, a backdrop that candidates like Janeese Lewis George cite while campaigning for the D.C. council.

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Story summary

City Cast poll shows Councilmember Janeese Lewis George five points ahead of Kenyan McDuffie, though McDuffie's second-choice edge could narrow the race.
The May 12-17 survey of 735 residents (487 Democrats) with a 3.7-point error margin finds George favored by younger, female, higher-income voters.
Seventy-seven percent cite cost of living, 73 percent safety and 71 percent housing as very important, and 78 percent back a larger safety net despite tax hikes.

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