The drive to make Washington, D.C., a state has been a favorite of some Democrats for years. Why wouldn't it be? If enacted, a new state, formed from deepest-blue D.C., would create two new Democratic senators and one new Democratic member of the House. For a Democrat, what's not to like?
When is the filing period for city council? When are city elections held? When do elected city officials take office? How long is two years?
On June 30 we encourage voters to say yes on State Question 802.
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