Latest Nomination Petition Pickups for Ward 8 Special Election

The following list of candidates who have picked up nomination petitions was pulled from the DC Board of Elections on March 11, 2025. This list may not be the most up-to-date.

  • Doc Adams, Republican

  • Salim Adofo, Democrat

  • Mike Austin, Democrat

  • Sheila Bunn, Democrat

  • Charnal Chaney, Democrat

  • Khadijah Clark, Democrat

  • Darrell Danny Gaston, Democrat

  • Lawrence Grayson, Democrat

  • Kara Johnson, Republican

  • Dion Jordan, Democrat

  • Jennifer Gelencia Muhammad, Independent

  • Michael Reese, Independent

  • Mary Roach, Democrat

  • Oliver Linner Roy, Democrat

  • Armonte Wilson, Democrat

  • Robbie Woodland, Democrat 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Thursday, April 17, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)
Last day to file nominating petitions, petition supplements, Declarations of Candidacy, and any other affidavits, forms, or declarations required for the particular office sought [DC Official Code §§ 1-1001.08 (j)(1), 1-1021.01; 3 DCMR § 910.5 (Ballot access qualifications and rules are same as rules for direct nomination to the office in a general election); 3 DCMR §§ 601.5 and 1605.2 (90 days before the election)].

Sunday, April 20, 2025
Nominating petitions are posted for a 10-day challenge period that ends on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. [DC Official Code § 1-1001.08(o)(1); 3 DCMR § 1606.1 (third day after nominating petition filing deadline)].

Monday, April 21, 2025 - Monday, May 12, 2025
Period during which signers of nominating petitions may file change of address forms with the Board [DC Official Code §§ 1-1001.08(o)(3)(B), 1-1021.01; 3 DCMR § 1607.1(b) (changes of address must be filed by no later than 5:00

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