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Sep 18, 2021

Update: Montgomery County Board Of Elections Approves Three New Early Voting Sites

If approved, early voting sites will be at the White Oak, Nancy Dacek North Potomac, and Bauer Drive community rec centers.

Dec 17, 2020

Fauci, Pope Francis, Bart Simpson, And Gritty: Here Are Some Of The Write-In Votes D.C. Residents Cast This Year

Peanut butter for president? At least one D.C. voter thought it was a good idea.

Nov 12, 2020

What The 2020 Election Results Mean For D.C. Statehood

2020 was a huge year for the D.C. statehood movement, with the U.S. House of Representatives approving a bill to make D.C. the 51st state. But hopes for any further action will likely be dashed by the Senate — even if Democrats do take control.

Nov 07, 2020

D.C. Erupts In Celebration As Joe Biden Wins The White House

Scenes of glee and jubilation are playing out in different forms across the city.

Nov 06, 2020

While Anxious Nation Waits For Results, Protesters Bring Optimistic Energy To Downtown D.C. March

It’s getting harder to focus with all this nervous energy, tbh.

Nov 06, 2020

In Virginia’s Vote For Biden, Democrats See Blue Wave Wobble While Republicans Spy Hope

Former Vice President Joe Biden won Virginia by nine points, but some Democrats worry that some stumbles are opening the door for Republicans to claw back power.

Nov 06, 2020

Pulling Rank: After A Crowded D.C. Council Race, Some Say It’s Time For A New Way To Vote

There’s momentum for a system that lets voters rank candidates in order of preference, but critics say it’s too confusing for voters.

Nov 05, 2020

They Didn’t ‘Paint The Town Ed,’ But Progressives Have Hope In New Councilmembers

“She’s a progressive, she has the values, she has the principles,” one organizer says of Christina Henderson.

Nov 05, 2020

Mail-In Votes Outpaced In-Person Voting Two To One This Election

More than 63% of D.C. ballots counted so far came in through the mail or drop boxes.

Nov 04, 2020

Hundreds Gather At Black Lives Matter Plaza For A Second Night Of Demonstrations As U.S. Awaits Final Vote Counts

The scene was jubilant — filled with singing and dancing — as people await the final results of the presidential election.

 
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