Janeese Lewis George, Candidate for Mayor, Qualifies For DC Fair Elections in Record Time

Lewis George raised more than $700,000 through individual donations and anticipated public matching within the first 4 hours of the campaign.

Washington, DC — Today, Councilmember Janeese Lewis George announced her campaign for DC Mayor qualified for the DC Fair Elections program in just four hours since launching her campaign, setting a record for the District. To qualify for DC’s Fair Elections program a Mayoral candidate must raise at least $40,000 in DC and from at least 1,000 DC donors. Until today, the fastest a candidate met the requirements was within 14 days.

Councilmember Lewis George currently represents Ward 4 on the DC Council, where she has led the charge on lowering housing costs and raising wages for working people. 

Lewis George released the following statement: 

“DC, I’m so grateful! I know we are a people-powered movement but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine we would surpass fundraising records by this much, this fast. This achievement belongs to every community member and volunteer who has chipped in and believes in our shared vision for a safer, more affordable DC with a government that works for everyone,” said Janeese Lewis George, “I’m deeply appreciative for your support, and I’m more energized than ever to keep fighting for the District we love.”

Earlier today, Councilmember Lewis George announced her candidacy for Mayor with a video. She also spoke with the Washington Post about her vision as DC mayor.