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Statement on the June 21 Primary Election

Ward 8 Democrats President Troy Donte' Prestwood issued the following statement on the results of the June 21 Primary Election:
 
"On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Ward 8 Democrats, I want to once again congratulate Muriel Bowser on winning the DC Democratic primary for mayor. Bowser won the plurality of votes in our Ward and in six others. If you recall, she also tied for first place in our May 21 straw poll. She moves on to the November 8 General Election, where she is teed up to win a historic third term as mayor.

"There was a noticeable uptick in the number of Ward 8 voters, thanks partly to mail-in ballots, a voting method first advocated by the Ward 8 Democrats more than 20 years ago. So far, data shows we doubled the turnout from the 2018 primary, and some votes are still being counted. You can see all of the latest primary election results here. We want to thank the DC Board of Elections staff and Vote Center volunteers who helped ensure a smooth election.
 
"There were other Democratic primary wins up and down the ballot as well. Congratulations to Phil Mendelson for Council Chair (straw poll winner); Brian Schwalb for Attorney General; Anita Bonds for At-large Council; and Eleanor Holmes Norton for Delegate to Congress (straw poll winner). A Norton victory in November will be her 16th term in Congress. Oye Owolewa and Linda L. Gray remain locked in a tight race for Shadow US Representative and remain too close to call. DC Board of Elections has until July 8 to count all votes.
 
"Ward 8 voters also elected members of the DC Democratic State Committee (DC Democratic Party) including Wanda Lockridge and Regina Pixley as Ward 8 Committeewomen and Stuart Anderson and David Meadows as Ward 8 Committeemen. And Charles Wilson was elected to one of seven At-large Committeemen seats on the State Committee. We want to thank State Committeemembers Anthony Muhammad, Sharece Crawford, and Kemry Hugues, who are transitioning off the State Committee, for their service to the Ward and Party.

"We applaud the campaigns of Trayon White (tied for first place in our straw poll), Robert White, James Butler, Ryan L. Jones (who won the Ward and our straw poll), Bruce V. Spiva, Erin Palmer, Nate Fleming (straw poll winner), Lisa Gore, Dexter Williams, Wendy Hamilton, and Kelly Mikel Williams for running spirited races that resonated with many Ward 8 residents. We know each of you will continue to serve the District to make it safer and more inclusive to live, work, and raise a family.

"Lastly, we especially want to shout out the campaigns of Trayon White, Robert White, Erin Palmer, Anita Bonds, Lisa Gore, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Kelly Mikel Williams, Wendy Hamilton, Oye Owolewa, and Linda L. Gray for their direct support of our Get Out the Vote efforts in Ward 8. Their investments helped make a difference in voter engagement and turnout.
 
"Now that the primary election is over, I'm calling on the winners and those who fell short to work cooperatively on public safety, education, affordable housing, and workforce development, to name a few. These are issues our voters care about, and we know you do too. Now is the time to save our beloved city and each other."



Tuesday, June 21 is Primary Election Day!

Vote centers will be open Tuesday, June 21 from 7 am to 8 pm. On the ballot is Mayor, Attorney General, At-Large Council, Council Chair, Delegate to Congress, and Shadow U.S. Representative.
 
If you didn’t receive a ballot in the mail or need to register to vote, you can still vote in person on Tuesday by visiting a Vote Center.

For those with mail-in ballots, you can take them to any Vote Center or one of 55 ballot drop box locations throughout the District; we advise using drop boxes instead of mailboxes.

Below is a list of all Ward 8 election day Vote Centers and drop box locations, however you can vote at any Vote Center or use any drop box in the District. Find the closest vote center or drop box by clicking here!
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Join us Tuesday, June 21 from Noon to 6 pm



It's election season in Ward 8. We've got you covered on everything you need to know to get ready to vote in the June 21 Democratic Primary. From our recent candidates' forums to providing ways interact with those vying for your support, we want you to have the best voting experience during the upcoming election. That's why we're launching the #Ward8Votes campaign to help residents develop a plan for voting. We are also encouraging voters to share stories and videos telling us why they vote. Tag us and we will share across all of our platforms. See you on the hashtag #Ward8Votes.


Re-watch Candidates Forum for Delegate to Congress, At-Large Council, and Council Chair
Re-watch the video to hear directly from Democratic candidates seeking your vote for Delegate to Congress, At-Large Council, and Council Chair.  James Wright of The Washington Informer moderated all forum.

You can view the program book by clicking here!

Delegate to Congress (11:30)
  • Wendy "Hope Dealer" Hamilton
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton
  • Kelly Mikel Williams
At-Large Council (1:17:20)
  • Anita Bonds
  • Nate Fleming
  • Lisa Gore
  • Dexter Williams
Council Chair (2:23:10)
  • Phil Mendelson
  • Erin Palmer
Re-watch Candidates' Forum for Shadow Representative,  Attorney General, and Mayor
Re-watch the video to hear from Democratic candidates seeking your vote for Shadow Representative, Office of the Attorney General, and Office of the Mayor. WUSA9's Delia Gonçalves and President Troy Donte' Prestwood moderated the forum.

 You can view the program book by clicking here!


Shadow U.S. Representative (22:35)
  • Linda L. Gray
  • Oye Owolewa

Attorney General (1:19:10
  • Brian Schwalb
  • Ryan L. Jones
  • Bruce V. Spiva
Mayor (2:31:00)
  • James Butler
  • Trayon "Washington DC" White
  • Muriel E. Bowser
  • Robert White


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Lisa Gore

Former Federal Law Enforcement and ANC Commissioner Lisa Gore is candidate for At-Large Councilmember.
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Kelly Mikel

Williams

Homeless and mental health activist is a candidate for DC Delegate to Congress.
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Eleanor Holmes

Norton

DC Delegate to Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton is a candidate seeking re-election as DC Delegate to Congress.
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Erin Palmer

ANC Commissioner Erin Palmer is a candidate for Council Chair.
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Robert White

At-Large Councilmember Robert White is a candidate for Mayor.
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Bruce Spiva

Attorney Bruce Spiva is a candidate for Attorney General.
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Where to Vote in Ward 8

The DC Board of Elections has mailed all registered voters a mail-in ballot. Just like during the June 2020 primary, Vote Centers will be located in each ward for early voting and election-day voting. There will also be a number of ballot drop boxes around the District for you to drop off your mail-in ballots. 

There will be 39 Vote Centers open during the early voting period (June 10 - June 19) and 90 Vote Centers on Election Day, June 21. There are also 55 drop boxes located throughout the District. 
  • DC Voter's Guide, Click Here!
  • For a Sample Ballot, Click Here!
  • For a list of all Early Vote Centers, Click Here!
  • For a list of all Election Day Vote Centers, Click Here!
  • For a list of all Dropbox Locations, Click Here!
  •  Or use DCBOE's Vote Center Locator Tool

Don't Forget: You will also be able to register to vote on the same day at Vote Centers as well as drop off mail-in ballots.

For more information on voting, visit www.dcboe.org

#Ward8Votes


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Phil Mendelson

Council Chair Phil Mendelson is a candidate for reelection as Council Chair.
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Trayon White

Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon "Washington, DC" White is a candidate for Mayor.
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Oye Owolewa

U.S. Shadow Representative Oye Owolewa is candidate for relection for U.S. Shadow Representative.
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Anita Bonds

At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds is a candidate for reelection for A-Large Councilmember.
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Linda Gray

DC Democatic Party Vice Chair Linda Gray is a candidate for U.S. Shadow Representative.
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Wendy Hamilton

Pastor and educator Wendy "Hope Dealer" Hamilton is a candidate for Delegate to Congress.
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Ward 8 Straw Poll Results

The Ward 8 Democrats conducted an online "straw poll" for candidates seeking the 2022 Democratic nomination. Here are the results for Mayor, Attorney General, At-large Councilmember, Council Chair, Delegate to Congress, and Shadow U.S. Representative. The poll was opened to verified registered Ward 8 Democratic voters. The results are not an official endorsement of any candidate.

What's at stake in this Election

Members of the Ward 8 Democrats of Washington, DC reminds a weary nation what's at stake in the upcoming election. What's the cure? Well, voting of course.

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We aim to engage Democratic voters in our community to advance basic principals of equality, accountability and transparency on behalf of every resident in Ward 8.

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