Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George has been elected mayor of Washington, D.C., NBC News projects, continuing Democratic control over the capital city — but with a new twist, as self-identified socialists make gains in cities across the U.

Polls are closed in Washington, D.C., where voters are choosing a shadow senator and shadow representative to the House as well as a delegate to the House. Voters also cast ballots for D.C.'s mayor, attorney general and several council members. See live election results.