Dear Ward 8 Residents,

The DC Board of Elections is encouraging residents to request a mail-in ballot so that residents can vote at home during the 2020 election cycle. During this pandemic, Ward 8 has three voting centers:

Anacostia High School
Malcolm X Opportunity Center
Barry Farm Recreation Center

Vote Centers will be open for the Primary Election from May 22 through June 2, except on May 25 for Memorial Day. On Election Day, they’re open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., and for all other early voting days from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Residents interested in voting with a mail-in ballot can request an application at https:// dcboe.org or utilize a polling center between May 22-June 2nd. Be safe during this public health emergency and vote safe.

Regards,

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

Primary Election During Pandemic

11 Days Remaining to Request a Ballot

Mail-in ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day but can be received at the Board’s offices no later than June 9. If a voter received a mail-in ballot but didn’t put their ballot in the mail, you can also drop off your ballot at any Vote Center.

The District has same-day voter registration. Acceptable proofs of residence are listed here: https://www.dcboe.org/FAQS/Voter-Registration

FAQs for returning citizens: https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/How-to-Vote/FAQ’s-for-Incarcerated-Voters-Returning-Citizens.

FAQs for college/high school students: https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/How-to-Vote/FAQ’s-for-College-and-High-School-Students

Watching the Curve

Coronavirus Data for May 14, 2020

Friday, May 15, 2020

(Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Thursday, May 14, 2020 includes 135 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 6,871.

The District reported 10 additional COVID-19 related deaths:

56-year-old male
60-year-old female
60-year-old male
66-year-old female
66-year-old male
73-year-old male
78-year-old female
83-year-old male
84-year-old male
91-year-old female

Tragically, 368 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Kids 9 Years & Older Required to Wear Mask

The Mayor also announced a more comprehensive mask-wearing policy: Everyone nine years of age and older in the District needs to wear a mask in public if they cannot consistently maintain six feet of social distance. You can read the Mayor’s order here.

Sunday Meal Relief

Upcoming Hearings & Community Meetings

WARD 8 SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE

We still need support to operate our 1,000 meal delivery service to seniors in Ward 8. Click here to sign up now.

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