The Scene at our 2026 Candidate Forum & Straw Poll
Check out the photos — you might see someone you know, or maybe even yourself.
Thank you to everyone who came out, participated, volunteered, supported the forum, and helped make this important civic moment possible for Ward 8 voters.
Please credit Ward 8 Democrats online and on social media if you use or share any of the photos.
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Board of Election Information
Thank you to everyone who came out, participated, volunteered, supported the forum, and helped make this important civic moment possible for Ward 8 voters.
Please credit Ward 8 Democrats online and on social media if you use or share any of the photos.
2026 Straw Poll Results
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The Ward 8 Democrats are pleased to release the results of our 2026 Straw Poll, which included all contests appearing on the June 16 Democratic Primary and Special Election ballot for Ward 8 voters.
The Straw Poll provided residents with an opportunity to engage in the electoral process, learn about Ranked Choice Voting, and hear directly from candidates seeking public office.
We thank the voters, candidates, campaigns, volunteers, and community partners who participated and helped make this event a success.
Please note that the results of the Ward 8 Democrats Straw Poll do not constitute an endorsement by the organization or its membership. The Straw Poll is intended solely as a voter education and engagement exercise.
As Election Day approaches, we encourage all Ward 8 voters to review their ballots carefully, learn about the candidates and issues, and make a plan to vote. Ballots may be cast by mail, during early voting, or on Election Day, June 16.
Democracy is strongest when voters are informed, engaged, and active participants in the process.
The Straw Poll provided residents with an opportunity to engage in the electoral process, learn about Ranked Choice Voting, and hear directly from candidates seeking public office.
We thank the voters, candidates, campaigns, volunteers, and community partners who participated and helped make this event a success.
Please note that the results of the Ward 8 Democrats Straw Poll do not constitute an endorsement by the organization or its membership. The Straw Poll is intended solely as a voter education and engagement exercise.
As Election Day approaches, we encourage all Ward 8 voters to review their ballots carefully, learn about the candidates and issues, and make a plan to vote. Ballots may be cast by mail, during early voting, or on Election Day, June 16.
Democracy is strongest when voters are informed, engaged, and active participants in the process.
Where to Vote in Ward 8
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Board of Election Information
for the Democratic and Special Election – June 16, 2026
- Vote Center Locator Tool
- Check Your Voter Registration Status
- Accessible Voting & Language Access
- Mail Ballot Request (If you are away from DC)
- VOTER GUIDE
- Mail Ballot Drop Boxes (May 22 to June 16 at 8:00 p.m.)
- Early Vote Centers (June 8 to 14 | 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
- Election Day Vote Centers (Tuesday, June 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sample Ward 8 Ballot
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