Editor’s Note: This editorial was written by Celia Hiorns, with contributions from other editorial board members. Coming off of the April 4 general election, some Madison voters were surprised to see how close the District 8 alder race was between MGR Govindarajan and Charlie Fahey, both University of Wisconsin students. Even more shocking was Fahey’s … Continue reading The Badger Herald Editorial Board: Deception in local elections damages democracy