Ward 8 Special Election
Your Resource Guide
Election Day: July 15, 2025
Vote Center Hours: 7 AM – 8 PM
Your voice matters. Get informed about the candidates and make your vote count in this critical special election.
Quick Facts
- DC Board of Elections has started mailing ballots to registered voters in Ward 8
- Early voting July 11-14
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Voting at a Glance
Everything you need to know about casting your vote in the Ward 8 Special Election
Mail-in
Ballots
June 9
Mailed to all voters
Registration deadline
June 24
Tuesday
Early
Voting
July 11-14
8:30am-7:00pm
Special
Election Day
July 15
Tuesday
Voter Registration
Register to vote online and by mail. Check your registration status using the District’s online portal. Deadline to register in advance is June 24. You may also register in person at the vote center.
Mail-in Voting
All active, registered voters in Ward 8 will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Mail-in ballots can be returned via the Post Office or placed in Mail Ballot Drop Boxes located across Ward 8.
Early Voting Centers
Cast your ballot early and in person Friday, July 11 through Monday, July 14 from 8:30am to 7:00pm at vote centers throughout the ward.
Find Your Voting Center
Find Election Day vote center locations on the D.C. Board of Elections website. Vote centers are located throughout Ward 8 for your convenience.
Meet the Candidates
Learn about the candidates running for Ward 8 DC Council in this special election.
Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Salim Adofo
Salim Adofo is running in the special election for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat, promising to address intra-community violence, environmental issues, and economic development, while also advocating for collaboration and resources to help residents take responsibility for their own lives.
Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Mike Austin
Mike Austin, a fourth-generation 51¿´Æ¬ian and former D.C. Council member, is running for the Ward 8 Council seat in a special election and is focused on economic development, workforce development, affordable housing, and data-informed responses to violence.
The Power of the Vote: Ward 8 Special Election Important to All 51¿´Æ¬ians
Ward 8 voters are encouraged to vote in the upcoming special election to determine their next council member, who will be crucial in advocating for the needs of the ward and the larger District, and will also have a significant impact on all D.C. residents.
Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Sheila Bunn
Sheila Bunn, a lifelong Ward 8 resident and public servant, is running for the vacant Ward 8 D.C. Council seat and promises to fight for increased funding for Safe Passage and out-of-school time programming, as well as support Ward 8 small businesses and create safe communities.
An Inside Look at the Ward 8 D.C. Council Special Election
Ward 8 residents can vote for one of four candidates, including former Council member Trayon White, to fill the seat left vacant by his expulsion in early February.