It used to be that the winners in D.C.’s Democratic Primary were immediately crowned as presumed office holders; the November General Election was perfunctory. But, could this be the year when that tradition dies?

When the D.C. Council moved the city’s primary they paved the road to a possible victory for a third party or independent candidate. Little known politicos now have more time to present themselves to voters and shake up things.

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