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Washington Post
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
A guide to the 2025 D.C. Ward 8 election: What to know before you vote
Election Day is just around the corner in D.C.'s Ward 8, where four candidates are vying for the chance to represent the ward on the D.C. Council, filling the seat that has been vacant since Trayon White Sr. (D) was expelled from the council in February. Here's a guide for Ward 8 voters on how to cast a ballot in the July 15 special election — whether you choose to vote by mail, by ballot drop box, or in person. The empty Ward 8 seat is on the ballot in the July 15 special election. The winner of this election will serve the remainder of White's term, until Jan. 2, 2029. The empty Ward 8 seat is on the ballot in the July 15 special election. The winner of this election will serve the remainder of White's term, until Jan. 2, 2029. The D.C. Council expelled White in February following White's indictment on a federal bribery charge. White was arrested by federal authorities in August and accused of accepting roughly $35,000 in bribes from an associate in exchange for trying to pressure D.C. officials to extend the associate's violence interruption contracts with the city. White has pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was reelected to a third term in November. But after his reelection, the D.C. Council paid a law firm to conduct an investigation into White's conduct and found 'substantial evidence' that White had violated the legislative body's code of conduct. It was the first expulsion imposed by the council in its 51-year history. Despite his expulsion, White remained eligible to run again for his seat in the special election, and said in March that he would do so. The D.C. Council expelled White in February following White's indictment on a federal bribery charge. White was arrested by federal authorities in August and accused of accepting roughly $35,000 in bribes from an associate in exchange for trying to pressure D.C. officials to extend the associate's violence interruption contracts with the city. White has pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was reelected to a third term in November. But after his reelection, the D.C. Council paid a law firm to conduct an investigation into White's conduct and found 'substantial evidence' that White had violated the legislative body's code of conduct. It was the first expulsion imposed by the council in its 51-year history. Despite his expulsion, White remained eligible to run again for his seat in the special election, and said in March that he would do so. In addition to White, there are three candidates, all Democrats, running for the Ward 8 seat. Salim Adofo is an Advisory Neighborhood Commission chair in Ward 8. He ran for the seat in the 2024 Democratic primary, coming in second place, and now leads the pack in fundraising for the special election. Adofo is an outreach specialist with the Anacostia Coordinating Council. A former tenant advocate with Empower DC, he has made housing a focus in his campaign, saying he would push the D.C. Housing Authority to more quickly fix up apartments so they don't go vacant. He has also vowed to focus on public safety, including by strengthening D.C.'s crisis response teams for mental health emergencies. Mike Austin is an attorney and former Advisory Neighborhood Commission chair. He worked for the United Medical Center hospital in Ward 8 as it wound down its operations, and he has made health disparities a focus of his campaign, along with enhancing vocational training and revamping the city's violence interruption program to be more effective and accountable. He has also said he wants to focus on 'responsible development' to bring more amenities and jobs to Ward 8 residents. Sheila Bunn is a longtime public servant who worked under Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and former mayor and Ward 7 council member Vincent C. Gray (D). She has lived in Ward 8 her whole life. She has vowed to focus on food access disparities in the ward, given the shortage of full-service grocery stores and transportation challenges faced by many residents. She said while she broadly supports expanding affordable housing, she thinks it needs to be spread more evenly citywide, and said Ward 8 needs more market-rate housing to boost the amount of income circulating in the community to attract and support more amenities. Trayon White Sr. is the former council member who represented Ward 8 until his expulsion from the council in February following a federal bribery charge. He has not explained his arrest or alleged conduct, but has pleaded not guilty and is due to go on trial in January. White's campaign finance reports show he has not raised or spent any money, and he said he is conducting a campaign in his own style. He is focusing on his past efforts to bring more education funding, recreation and other resources to the ward — and has said he has a plan to create a stronger pipeline for residents from education to business ownership. In addition to White, there are three candidates, all Democrats, running for the Ward 8 seat. Salim Adofo is an Advisory Neighborhood Commission chair in Ward 8. He ran for the seat in the 2024 Democratic primary, coming in second place, and now leads the pack in fundraising for the special election. Adofo is an outreach specialist with the Anacostia Coordinating Council. A former tenant advocate with Empower DC, he has made housing a focus in his campaign, saying he would push the D.C. Housing Authority to more quickly fix up apartments so they don't go vacant. He has also vowed to focus on public safety, including by strengthening D.C.'s crisis response teams for mental health emergencies. Mike Austin is an attorney and former Advisory Neighborhood Commission chair. He worked for the United Medical Center hospital in Ward 8 as it wound down its operations, and he has made health disparities a focus of his campaign, along with enhancing vocational training and revamping the city's violence interruption program to be more effective and accountable. He has also said he wants to focus on 'responsible development' to bring more amenities and jobs to Ward 8 residents. Sheila Bunn is a longtime public servant who worked under Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and former mayor and Ward 7 council member Vincent C. Gray (D). She has lived in Ward 8 her whole life. She has vowed to focus on food access disparities in the ward, given the shortage of full-service grocery stores and transportation challenges faced by many residents. She said while she broadly supports expanding affordable housing, she thinks it needs to be spread more evenly citywide, and said Ward 8 needs more market-rate housing to boost the amount of income circulating in the community to attract and support more amenities. Trayon White Sr. is the former council member who represented Ward 8 until his expulsion from the council in February following a federal bribery charge. He has not explained his arrest or alleged conduct, but has pleaded not guilty and is due to go on trial in January. White's campaign finance reports show he has not raised or spent any money, and he said he is conducting a campaign in his own style. He is focusing on his past efforts to bring more education funding, recreation and other resources to the ward — and has said he has a plan to create a stronger pipeline for residents from education to business ownership. Only registered voters who live in Ward 8 are allowed to vote in this special election. Only registered voters who live in Ward 8 are allowed to vote in this special election. All registered Ward 8 voters should have received a ballot in the mail from the Board of Elections. Voters can return ballots by mail, at a ballot drop box or at any vote center. If returned by mail, ballots must be postmarked by July 15, the day of the election, and received by the Board of Elections by July 25. D.C. has same-day voter registration, so you can show up at any vote center on Election Day with proof of residence and be issued a ballot. If you do not have proof of residence, you can cast a special ballot that day, then bring proof of residence to the Board of Elections by 5 p.m. on July 17 to have your ballot counted. Ballot drop boxes will be available until 8 p.m. on July 15 at the following locations: Early-voting centers will be open July 11 through July 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the following locations: On Election Day, July 15, voters can cast ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: All registered Ward 8 voters should have received a ballot in the mail from the Board of Elections. Voters can return ballots by mail, at a ballot drop box or at any vote center. If returned by mail, ballots must be postmarked by July 15, the day of the election, and received by the Board of Elections by July 25. D.C. has same-day voter registration, so you can show up at any vote center on Election Day with proof of residence and be issued a ballot. If you do not have proof of residence, you can cast a special ballot that day, then bring proof of residence to the Board of Elections by 5 p.m. on July 17 to have your ballot counted. Ballot drop boxes will be available until 8 p.m. on July 15 at the following locations: Early-voting centers will be open July 11 through July 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the following locations: On Election Day, July 15, voters can cast ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: Yes. Although the U.S. House voted last month to strike down D.C.'s noncitizen voting law, that strike still needs to pass the Senate before it is enacted. Noncitizens in D.C. can still vote in local races. For information on how to vote as a noncitizen, visit this website. Yes. Although the U.S. House voted last month to strike down D.C.'s noncitizen voting law, that strike still needs to pass the Senate before it is enacted. Noncitizens in D.C. can still vote in local races. For information on how to vote as a noncitizen, visit this website.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jami Cox Antwi wins Ward 8 election with 55% of the vote
ST. LOUIS – Jami Cox Antwi, backed by Mayor Cara Spencer, won the Ward 8 election, securing 55% of the vote. The election saw a total of 1,935 voters, with Antwi receiving 1,070 votes. Five candidates competed for the position, including Shedrick Kelley, who was endorsed by Aldermanic President Megan Green; Jim Dallas, a retired insurance executive; Alecia Hoyt, a photography studio owner and Cam McCarty, the Libertarian Party nominee. Greater St. Louis, Inc. CEO Interim Dustin Allison released a statement, saying 'Our sole focus must be getting St. Louis growing again. We supported Jami Cox Antwi in this campaign because we believed she was the best candidate to act with focus and urgency to advance policies necessary to drive inclusive growth and move St. Louis forward. 'We are pleased to congratulate Jami Cox Antwi on her victory in today's special election,' his statement concluded. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTVI. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTVI staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
