Trump warns of federal takeover if DC elects Lewis George

Washington, D.C., voters are casting ballots in a pivotal primary election that will determine the city's next mayor and congressional delegate. The race for mayor pits Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic socialist, against Kenyan McDuffie, a more centrist candidate. The winner of the Democratic primary is expected to secure the general election in November, given the city's overwhelmingly Democratic leanings. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the race, threatening to revoke D.C.'s home rule if Lewis George wins, citing concerns over businesses and public safety. Lewis George has condemned Trump's remarks as an "attack on democracy." The election also marks the first time in a generation that D.C. will elect both a new mayor and a new congressional delegate, as Eleanor Holmes Norton, the long-serving delegate, is retiring. The race for her seat features Brooke Pinto and Robert White Jr. as top Democratic candidates, with Denise Rosado running unopposed for the Republicans. The primary will use ranked-choice voting for the first time, which may delay results. The election comes as Trump reshapes the capital, including deploying the National Guard and altering federal oversight of local affairs.