The District of Columbia is about to elect its seventh mayor in the era of the Home Run Act, which is celebrating its 40th year.
For those who live on the west side of Georgetown and usually vote at Duke Ellington High School, be aware that — because of construction at Ellington — the polling place on Nov. 4 has moved to the Georgetown Public Library at 3260 R St., NW. Those on the east side of Georgetown will vote at their usual spot: Christ Church at 31st and O Streets, NW.
While there are races for D.C. Delegate, Attorney General and District Council, the big one is the mayoral campaign. Be aware that The Georgetowner has endorsed the Democratic candidate Muriel Bowser.
See the following profiles of the three major candidates by political observer and writer Gary Tischler.