DC Primary APRIL 3rd-Please vote!

[Anonymous]

There's an article in the paper today about how DC's primary was moved to April 3 instead of September and it's causing a lot of confusion. It also falls right in the middle of Spring Break for most people, so folks will be out of town. I urge all of you to remember to vote, every DC resident is at least voting for At-Large (the seat held by Vincent Orange) as well as all the "Shadow" seats for Congress. And remember, in DC, since we are so heavily Democrat, whoever wins the primary, usually wins the General Election in November easily. Early voting starts next week so you can do it before you head out of town. With all the At-Large candidates, there's lots to choose from, and I'd like for this to be at least less than a shoe-in for Vincent Orange to coast to another undeserved term.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-primary-change-means-the-flocking-of-candidates-comes-at-different-season/2012/03/08/gIQAV9nJ8R_story.html

[takoma]

Some candidate forums are on YouTube. Start here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8TqLFIedFI&list=PL0F8854EAC313CB7A&index=45&feature=plpp_video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8TqLFIedFI&list=PL0F8854EAC313CB7A&index=45&feature=plpp_video. That's the first of three on Ward 4, but check on the right-hand side for other races.

[Anonymous]

Please vote against Vincent Orange, who was "shocked, shocked" to discover he had received numerous campaign contributions in the form of separate money orders, sequentially numbered and many with identical signatures.

Does the clownish corruption on the DC council never end?

[Anonymous]

I agree, Vincent Orange has got to go. Someone else on another listserve said it better: He walks around like he has a "for sale" sign around his neck. He lucked into that office, and I am afraid he's going to waltz away with the full-term at-large if people don't mobilize behind Biddle or Shapiro. If they split the vote, there's no hope. I like Shapiro for the office.

[jsteele]

In case you haven't noticed, check out the blog on the homepage of DCUM. I've written a number of articles (and will be writing more) about the election.

[Anonymous]

Does the winner get a Denali? Do we know who is less corrupt?

[Anonymous]

Thanks Jeff-I did see your post today about the election and I really appreciate your work in getting the word out!

[jsteele]

Early voting starts today at One Judiciary Square:

One Judiciary Square - 441 4th Street NW
8:30 AM—7:00 PM (Closed Sunday March 25)

Beginning Saturday, March 24, the following satellite early voting locations will be available:

Columbia Heights Community Center
1480 Girard Street, NW

Chevy Chase Community Center
5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Takoma Community Center
300 Van Buren Street, NW

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

King Greenleaf Recreation Center
201 N Street, SW

Dorothy Height/Benning Library
3935 Benning Rd. NE

Southeast Tennis and Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue, SE

All locations open 8:30 AM—7:00 PM (Closed Sunday March 25)

[jsteele]

Voting at the satellite locations started today. Please remember to vote.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know the the order the votes are counted? Are the early votes counted before or after the votes on 4/3?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know the the order the votes are counted? Are the early votes counted before or after the votes on 4/3?

I asked the DC BOEE to answer your question and they said: "Votes cast at early voting locations are reported first on Election night, before precinct returns come in."

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know the the order the votes are counted? Are the early votes counted before or after the votes on 4/3?

I asked the DC BOEE to answer your question and they said: "Votes cast at early voting locations are reported first on Election night, before precinct returns come in."

Thanks, Jeff. That seems logical, but I think a lot of places count the early and absentee ballots later, and in fact, that was the case in a recent recall election in Ward 4. I hope they know what they're talking about, since that should give quicker results.