New mayor will have to navigate a hostile president
Democratic Socialist presumed winner while official vote count continues
Gay Council member Parker wins in Ward 5; bi candidate leads in Ward 1
Group also backed D.C. Council, Congressional delegate, AG candidates
Mayoral contender Janeese Lewis Geroge among those receiving highest score
Updated vote count confirms Ward 5 Council member beats incumbent Silverman
McDuffie leads Silverman for ‘non-Democratic’ at-large Council seat
Race considered only contest on ballot with uncertain outcome
Without statehood, District vulnerable to congressional interference
Activists call on Council to keep LGBTQ neighborhood intact
