Janeese Lewis George Campaign under investigation by DC Office of Campaign Finance

D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George (D) speaks during a candidate forum March 14 in Southeast Washington. (Pete Kiehart/For The Washington Post)

The Washington Post

April 29, 2026

A D.C. mayoral hopeful’s close ties to unions are drawing new scrutiny

A complaint alleges Janeese Lewis George’s campaign is improperly sharing staff with unions tied to an independent expenditure committee backing her. The campaign denies it.

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A large crowd gathered at Howard Theatre in January to hear from labor leaders and supporters at JLG's campaign launch. Photo: Maxine Wallace/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Axios

April 29, 2026

Campaign investigation threatens Janeese Lewis George’s union alliance

Spurred by a citizen complaint, the D.C. Office of Campaign Finance opened an investigation this week into whether JLG’s alliance with labor unions crossed the line into improper campaign coordination.

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