How Republicans & Independents Can Vote In The DC Democratic Primary

In the DC mayor's race there's only one vote that counts and that is what happens at the polls in the Democratic primary on April 1. The winner of that vote will be the city's mayor. But what if you are a Republican or Independent who wants to have a say? You're out of luck unless you do this: become a Democrat for a month. It's possible, and that was one of the topics at a fundraiser held for Jack Evans tonight in Georgetown. The folks who were there were largely Democrats, but there were a few dissident Republicans and Independents in the mix. (My own self, for example).

As Jack explained the process his staff handed out a form that allows for changing one's party affiliation (the fine print in a routine voter application form). Okay, and then what, they wanted to know? After you vote you fill out another form and revert back, if you want to revert back. It takes a month to be processed, which is why Jack and his staff urged potential converts to get it done no later than March 1.

Jack said this switch to the Democratic party could make the difference in the primary election, which he said will likely see a turnout of only about 100,000 voters. "Thirty thousand votes could win the race," he said. I don't even want to begin to rant about how pathetic it will be if only that few Democratic voters determine our city's forward path. Come on, people. Go to the polls!