A Republican Candidate? In D.C.??

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The main issue that animates almost all of the GOP contenders in D.C. is public safety. (Kainaz Amaria/The Washington Sun)

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If you’re looking for a rare breed in D.C., try to find a local Republican. They make up just 5% of the city’s 485,000 registered voters, and none has served in elected office for almost two decades.