The local D.C. political landscape is about to see a shakeup the likes of which District voters have never seen in the history of home rule.
The next 12 to 18 months will see, at a minimum: a new mayor and two new councilmembers, as well as the possibility of much more turnover of elected officials, plus up to three special elections — not to mention a councilmember facing the possibility of going to prison, and if all that isn’t enough … D.C. residents also will have a new way of voting.
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Lets start at the top with what is certain: There will be three open seats.
Three-term Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced she won’t run again. Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau and At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds also announced th

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