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District Links: Elections Board overturns $16K fine against Lewis George’s mayoral campaign; DC Water says tests show Potomac back to normal; and more

By Chris Kain On Oct 8, 2026 Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Janeese Lewis George’s mayoral campaign struck a confident tone in reacting to yesterday afternoon’s decision by the DC Board of Elections to toss out a $16,000 fine levied by the Office of Campaign Finance just before the June primary in connection with allegations of improper coordination with outside groups.

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