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."
"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!
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
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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.
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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)
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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)
Attorney General (1:19:10
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