D.C.’s media outlets are reporting turnout for today’s primary election is light across the District, even in the highly contested Ward 8, where supporters greeted former mayor and council candidate Marion Barry like “an ex-prize fighter stepping back into the ring.”
After voting today, Mayor Williams pledged to work with the winners for the sake of the city’s children, refusing to comment on the Ward 8 race.
Yesterday, Chairman of the D.C. State Democratic Committee Scott Bolden told the W. Times he expected a high turnout today because of the contested races. He predicted over 15 percent of registered Democrats would cast ballots, a higher turnout than for the 2000 primary election.
Meanwhile, D.C. Statehood Green party candidate for shadow U.S. Representative Adam Eidinger is planning a “We Are All Adam” fundraiser/birthday party Friday. Although all Adam lookalikes will have their photo taken with the District activist, special prizes will be awarded in three categories: “Best Overall Adam,” “Hair,” and “Vocal Imitation.” DCist applauds his creativity, and suggest other D.C. political figures look into holding similar events.
