Ward 8 Democrats Endorse BowseR, NORTON and Garcia's Reelection CAMPAIGNS;
Andria Thomas Comes Close but No Endorsement Made for DC Shadow Senator
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For Immediate Release:
May 19, 2018
Media Contact:
Troy Donte’ Prestwood
[email protected]
for the Ward 8 Democrats
202-642-4837
Congress Heights, DC— The Ward 8 Democrats today 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.
Out of 126 ballots counted, Bowser received 108 votes for a total of 86 percent of the vote. Norton received 94 votes for a total of 75 percent of the votes cast while Garcia received 80 votes for a total of 63 percent. A high bar of 60 percent of total votes cast is needed to receive an endorsement from the Ward 8 Democrats.
Despite bestowing its endorsement, Mayor Bowser was absent. An announcement was made that the mayor wanted to be at the forum was under the weather had to cancel her Saturday schedule. Ernest E. Johnson was the only mayoral candidate to take the stage as James Butler was a no-show. Johnson participated in a Q&A with the moderator, took questions from the community. Shadow Rep. Garcia was also absent; no reason was given. Congresswoman Norton, however, was present and debated her challenger, Kim R. Ford, for 40 minutes on full voting rights for DC resident, gun laws and other federal issues.
Although there was no endorsement for Shadow Senator, however newcomer Andria Thomas bested long-time Senator Michael Brown with 55 percent of vote. Brown received 27 percent, respectively.
“We would like to congratulate Mayor Bowser, Congresswoman Norton and Shadow Rep. Garcia on receiving the endorsement of the Ward 8 Democrats. We hope many of the issues discussed with our voters will remain on the top of your list as you work with us to make our Ward great,” said Ward 8 Democrats President Charles Wilson. “On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Ward 8 Democrats, I would like to thank Ernest Johnson, Kim Ford and Andria Thomas for their spirited participation and engagement of Ward 8 Democratic voters.”
By the Numbers
A total of 129 ballots were cast but 126 ballots were counted. One ballot was held back as provisional and two were voided after being declared incomplete.
Candidates for Mayor of the District of Columbia
Candidates for Delegate to the House of Representatives from the
District of Columbia
Candidate for U.S. Shadow Representative (Shadow)
Candidates for United States Senator (Shadow)
The Ward 8 Democrats have hosted several community meetings and events to engage residents on important issues including the DC Comprehensive Plan, student attendance, and the Washington Gas merger with AltaGas. Early voting begins June 4 and runs through June 7 at One Judiciary Square. Early voting continues in Ward 8 at Malcolm X Elementary School from June 8 through June 15. Election Day is Tuesday, June 19.
About the Ward 8 Democrats:
The Ward 8 Democrats 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. For more information, visit www.ward8dems.com
May 19, 2018
Media Contact:
Troy Donte’ Prestwood
[email protected]
for the Ward 8 Democrats
202-642-4837
Congress Heights, DC— The Ward 8 Democrats today 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.
Out of 126 ballots counted, Bowser received 108 votes for a total of 86 percent of the vote. Norton received 94 votes for a total of 75 percent of the votes cast while Garcia received 80 votes for a total of 63 percent. A high bar of 60 percent of total votes cast is needed to receive an endorsement from the Ward 8 Democrats.
Despite bestowing its endorsement, Mayor Bowser was absent. An announcement was made that the mayor wanted to be at the forum was under the weather had to cancel her Saturday schedule. Ernest E. Johnson was the only mayoral candidate to take the stage as James Butler was a no-show. Johnson participated in a Q&A with the moderator, took questions from the community. Shadow Rep. Garcia was also absent; no reason was given. Congresswoman Norton, however, was present and debated her challenger, Kim R. Ford, for 40 minutes on full voting rights for DC resident, gun laws and other federal issues.
Although there was no endorsement for Shadow Senator, however newcomer Andria Thomas bested long-time Senator Michael Brown with 55 percent of vote. Brown received 27 percent, respectively.
“We would like to congratulate Mayor Bowser, Congresswoman Norton and Shadow Rep. Garcia on receiving the endorsement of the Ward 8 Democrats. We hope many of the issues discussed with our voters will remain on the top of your list as you work with us to make our Ward great,” said Ward 8 Democrats President Charles Wilson. “On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Ward 8 Democrats, I would like to thank Ernest Johnson, Kim Ford and Andria Thomas for their spirited participation and engagement of Ward 8 Democratic voters.”
By the Numbers
A total of 129 ballots were cast but 126 ballots were counted. One ballot was held back as provisional and two were voided after being declared incomplete.
Candidates for Mayor of the District of Columbia
- James Butler 0
- Ernest E. Johnson (8%)
- Muriel Bowser 108 (86%)
- No Endorsement: 4 (5%)
- Write-In: 2 (3%)
Candidates for Delegate to the House of Representatives from the
District of Columbia
- Kim R. Ford 27 (21%)
- Eleanor Holmes Norton 94 (75%)
- No Endorsement: 3 (2%)
- Write-In: 1 (1%)
Candidate for U.S. Shadow Representative (Shadow)
- Franklin Garcia 80 (63%)
- No Endorsement: 22 (17)
- Write-In: 0
Candidates for United States Senator (Shadow)
- Andria Thomas 65 (52%)
- Michael D. Brown 34 (27%)
- No Endorsement: 14 (11%)
- Write-In: 0
The Ward 8 Democrats have hosted several community meetings and events to engage residents on important issues including the DC Comprehensive Plan, student attendance, and the Washington Gas merger with AltaGas. Early voting begins June 4 and runs through June 7 at One Judiciary Square. Early voting continues in Ward 8 at Malcolm X Elementary School from June 8 through June 15. Election Day is Tuesday, June 19.
About the Ward 8 Democrats:
The Ward 8 Democrats 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. For more information, visit www.ward8dems.com