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Ward 8 Democrats Endorse
 BowseR, NORTON and Garcia's Reelection CAMPAIGNS;
Andria Thomas Comes Close but No Endorsement for DC Shadow Senator

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The Ward 8 Democrats voted to support the reelection of Muriel Bowser for mayor of the District of Columbia. The Ward 8 political club also voted to support Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s attempt for a 15th term, and Shadow Representative Franklin Garcia's shot at his third. The endorsement forum was held at the Old Congress Heights School in the neighborhood bearing its name, and focused on a range of topics including affordable housing, development, public safety and schools and is the final forum before the June 19 primary.
Program Book - May 19
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Ward 8 Democrats Endorse
Karl Racine to Keep AG Seat
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson Comes Close But No Endorsements for council chairman and At-Large Council Seats at Candidates’ Forum

The Ward 8 Democrats voted to endorse DC Attorney General Karl Racine’s efforts to keep his seat for four more years. His endorsement came during the Ward 8 Democrats Candidates’ Forum for Council Chairman, At-large Councilmember and DC Attorney General. The forum focused on a range of topics including preserving affordable housing, increasing workforce development and fighting for stronger schools in Ward 8. The DC Democratic primary is Tuesday, June 19.
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Program Book - April 21
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New Officers Elected at
Biennial Convention

Voters selected two new members to join three returning officers on the executive committee of the Ward 8 Democrats on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the organization's biennial convention.

Jackie Ward, long-time Ward 8 resident and business owner, was elected to the second vice president position. Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8A Chairman, Troy Donte’ Prestwood, will join the team as corresponding secretary. Prestwood, who chaired the 2017 convention committee, previously served as the chair of the organization’s public relations committee.
 
Ward and Prestwood will join returning officers Charles Wilson, who was reelected president; Leonard Watson, Jr., who will move up one spot from second vice president to first; Tangela Garnett, appointed recording secretary in 2016, was elected to the same role; and Darryl Ross, who was reelected as treasurer.

Ward 8 Democrats
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DC Democratic Primary
(Click here to locate your voting precinct)
Election Day
Tuesday, June 19
All Ward 8 Voting Precincts Open
Ward 8 Democrats
Finance and Fundraising Committee
Meeting
June 23, 2018
Noon - 2:00 pm
7th District Community Room
2455 Alabama Ave, SE
Ward 8 Democrats
Topic: TBD
July 21, 2018
Noon - 2:00 pm
R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center

Photo highlights from 2017 Biennial Convention

Ward 8 Democrats Issues Statement on the Passing of Founder
Theresa Howe Jones

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The Ward 8 Democrats extends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Theresa Howe Jones, a founder of the Ward 8 Democrats, DC statehood activist, and longtime Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner from the Bellevue community.

Ward 8 Democrats Statement on the Passing of Marion Christopher Barry

The Ward 8 Democrats joins with members of our community in mourning the loss of long-time resident and former Ward 8 Democratic city council candidate Marion Christopher Barry, the son the late mayor, councilman and civil rights leader Marion S. Barry.

Trayon White Wins Ward 8 Democratic Primary

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Endorsed Ward 8 candidate Trayon "Ward Eight" White wins decidedly in a crowded five-way council race that included current incumbent LaRuby May as well as Aaron Holmes, Maurice T. Dickens, and Bonita Goode.

Ward 8 Democrats Endorse Trayon "Ward Eight" White
For Council

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White becomes the first non-incumbent candidate to reach the necessary threshold for endorsement in recent election cycles.