Mendelson clinches Democratic nomination for D.C. Council chair, AP projects
D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson, right, held off challenger Erin Palmer. Phil Mendelson, who has been D.C. Council chair for a decade, survived a challenge from attorney Erin Palmer, who ran to Mendelson’s left, the Associated Press projected.
A win in Tuesday’s Democratic primary all but ensures, in this deep-blue city, that Mendelson will win the chairmanship in November. The win puts Mendelson, 69, on track to be the longest-serving chair in the history of the council.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more: