This election offers voters from throughout the Columbus area the chance to help pick the local leaders who will set policy.

When voters know more about candidates and their policies, and when the issues are more relevant, local democracy thrives.

D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto officially announced on Monday her campaign to run for the U.S. House delegate seat currently held by Eleanor Holmes Norton. “In this moment, D.C. residents across the ...