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It's General Election season. We've got you covered on everything you need to vote and 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.

Statement from the President

Dear Ward 8 Democrats,

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Ward 8 voters who participated in this election, whether by mailing in ballots or casting votes at the polls. While mail-in votes are still being counted, we are proud to report that over 50% of our ward's registered voters turned out, making their voices heard and contributing to the democratic process.

We also want to recognize and congratulate the Democratic nominees who appeared on the Ward 8 ballot and emerged victorious in their respective races:

• Eleanor Holmes Norton for Delegate
• Ankit Jain for U.S. Senator
• Oye Owolewa for U.S. Representative
• Trayon White for Ward 8 Council
  
• Robert White for Councilmember At-Large
  
  

Your achievements are a testament to the trust and support of our community, and we look forward to working with each of you to amplify Ward 8's voice on critical issues such as education, housing, healthcare, and our ongoing collective fight for Statehood and autonomy in Congress.

While the outcome of the presidential race did not align with our hopes for Vice President Kamala Harris, we celebrate her historic campaign and the significant progress made. Her run has added even more cracks in the glass ceiling, inspiring young girls everywhere — perhaps even one from Ward 8 — to aim higher and dream bigger.

On Initiative 83, the outcome was not what we had hoped for, but we remain committed to advocating for the values and policies that reflect the will of our community.

To our incredible Ward 8 volunteers, thank you! Your efforts — whether through working at Vote Centers, watch parties, making calls, sending texts, writing letters and postcards, or even traveling to states like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Maryland — made a real impact. Your dedication exemplifies the power of community-driven advocacy, and you should take pride in what we accomplished together.

I'll close with this: as a party, we have some reflection to do. It's essential that our values and vision align closely with the needs, hopes, and aspirations of the people we serve. But rest assured, we will come back stronger. With your continued support, we will build a Democratic Party that not only represents but champions the ideals and dreams of our community with an even bigger agenda for the future.

Thank you for standing with us and for your unwavering commitment to a brighter, more inclusive future.

In solidarity,

Troy Donte' Prestwood
President, Ward 8 Democrats

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 Vote "NO" on I-83: Protect the Integrity of Our
Democratic Primaries

With voting already underway for the November 5 General Election, it's crucial to be aware of the terrible impact of Initiative 83 on our Democratic primaries. This initiative proposes Rank Choice Voting and Semi-Closed Primaries, allowing non-Democratic voters to participate in selecting our Democratic candidates. While fostering a diverse voting process is important, this initiative risks undermining the very foundation of our party's values and decision-making.

While conversations around electoral reforms are necessary, Initiative 83 combines two complex issues—Rank Choice Voting and Semi-Closed Primaries—into one proposal that isn't suited for the voting needs of the District. We believe it will cause confusion at the polls for voters, especially our seniors.

This November, we must protect the Democratic Party's voice and values. Stand with us and Vote NO on Initiative 83 to keep our primaries closed and secure.

Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors—together, we can safeguard the future of our party.

Learn more why this is bad for our party here!

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Vote for the Democratic Team

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Ballot & Coffee: Get Your Voting Questions Answered

The moment you've been waiting for is almost here. Join the Ward 8 Democrats, the DC Democratic Party, the DC Black Caucus, Reservations 7, and Busboys and Poets—Anacostia for our 2024 election night watch party on Tuesday, November 5, beginning at 7 pm.

We'll showcase both the local and national races. And, of course, we'll have games, prizes, giveaways, and more. Plus, there is all-night happy hour food and drinks.

Register Here!

We can't wait to see you.

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Sample Ward 8 Ballot

Click on the image below to enlarge.

U.S. Citizen Ballot Below
For Non-U.S. Citizen Ballot, Click Here!

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Why They Voted!

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2024 Ward 8 Democratic Primary Candidates' Forums

If you missed any of our candidates' forums this spring, 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