Statement on the 2024 DC Democratic Primary Election Results

Ward 8 Democrats President Troy Donte' Prestwood issued the following statement on the June 4 Democratic Primary election results:

"On behalf of the Ward 8 Democrats, I want to extend my sincere congratulations to all the winners who prevailed in their Democratic primary races in the District, including those on the Ward 8 ballot:
  • Joe Biden--Presidential Preference
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton--Delegate to Congress
  • Trayon White, Sr.--Ward 8 Councilmember (Ward 8 resident)
  • Robert White--At-Large Councilmember
  • Ankit Jain--Shadow U.S. Senate
  • Oye Owolewa--Shadow U.S. Representative (Ward 8 resident)
"Your voices and platforms resonated with many Ward 8 voters, and we look forward to working alongside you to further uplift our communities. Our thanks to all of the campaigns that engaged Ward 8 voters during the primary election cycle.
 
Ward 8 Council Race"I want to commend Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. for securing a hard-fought Democratic nomination once again for the Ward 8 Council seat. He will move forward as our party's candidate in the upcoming November general election, where he faces a Republican challenger. Rest assured the Ward 8 Democrats will throw our united support behind Councilmember White's re-election bid this fall.
"I'm also grateful to the other Ward 8 Council Democratic candidates--Salim Adofo and Rahman Branch — who stepped up as prospective leaders for Ward 8. The democratic process is reinforced when qualified candidates engage with residents on the issues that resonate in our communities. While they did not prevail this time, their participation elevated the discourse.

"As we look ahead to the general election, the Ward 8 Democrats remain committed to empowering our communities through voter education, activation, and ensuring elected leaders are held accountable to the people. We have a powerful opportunity to shape a brighter future for all Ward 8 residents.
 
"Congratulations again to the Democratic nominees across the District. The journey continues, and Ward 8 Democrats stand ready to be partners in the struggle."

Why They Voted!

It's Primary Election day in Ward 8. We've got you covered on everything you need to know to get ready to vote so you can have the best voting experience. We've launched 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.

Where to Vote in Ward 8

You can now drop off your mail-in ballot at any U.S. Postal mailbox or post office until June 4th. Alternatively, you can utilize one of the 55 ballot Drop Boxes located throughout the District. They are now available 24 hours a day until June 4th at 8 pm. For those preferring to cast an in-person ballot or register to vote, on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 4th, voters can visit any of the 100 Vote Centers across the District to cast their votes.

A list of all Ward 8 Drop Box locations, and Election Day Voter Centers is provided above. However, you are not limited to these locations and can vote at any Vote Center or use any Drop Box within the District.
Vote Locations Important Information Regarding the 2024 Primary Election
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

2024 Straw Poll Results

The Ward 8 Democrats has released the results of its 2024 Democratic Primary straw poll. The poll covered various races, including Ward 8 Councilmember, United States Senate, At-Large Councilmember, United States Representative, Delegate to Congress, and Presidential Preference.

The Ward 8 Democrats would like to thank all the candidates and volunteers who participated in the straw poll process and engaged with Ward 8 voters. We would also like to express our gratitude to the voters who took the time to participate and make their voices heard during the inclement weather. While the poll provides an interesting snapshot of voter sentiment, it's important to note that straw polls are informal and non-binding. The most important poll will be the one you can take right now by completing and returning your ballot before the Primary Election Day on June 4th, 2024.

As the primary season progresses, the Ward 8 Democrats encourage all District residents to stay informed about the candidates and issues, and to exercise your right to vote.

Sample Ward 8 Ballots

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U.S. Citizen Ballot Below
Non U.S. Citizen Ballot Below

Ward 8 Candidates' Forums

If you missed any of our candidates' forums, you can watch them them below:
Ward 8 Candidates' Forum for Ward 8 Council
and Delegate to Congress
Ward 8 Candidates' Forum for At-Large Council, Shadow Senator, and Shadow Representative
How to reach us:

Ward 8 Democrats, Inc.
P.O.Box 6968
Washington, DC 20032

Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 20.2813.0162

what we believe:

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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