District of Columbia
VOTER GUIDE
PRIMARY ELECTION
Tuesday, September 14,, 2010
Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Published
ublished by the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics - 202-727-2525 or 866-328-6837
866
www.dcboee.org
2010 PRIMARY VOTER GUIDE
District of Columbia
BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
th
441 – 4 Street, NW Suite 250-North
Washington, D.C. 20001-2745
Dear Resident of the District of Columbia
Columbia:
It is my pleasure to provide you with this Voter Guide for the Primary Election on
September 14. This Guide contains information from candidates seeking your vote as the
nominee of the Democratic, Republican or D.C. Statehood Green party. The winner of each
primary will appear on the ballot for the general election on November 2, 2010.
This Guide also contains information on many changes to the voting process this year as a
result of the Omnibus Election Reform Act of 2009
2009, including the following:
 You no longer have to provide a reason to cast an absentee ballot. You may vote
by mail or at your choice of five early voting locations;
 You may cast your ballot by filling in an oval on a paper ballot, or using a new
touch-screen machine that prints a paper audit trail of your choices;
choices
 You may update your voter registration at any time until Election Day,
Day but you
must appear in person and cannot change your party affiliation after August 16th.
 If you are 17 years old and will be 18 years old by November 2nd, you may now
cast a ballot in the Primary Election;
 If you are not registered to vote, you may register at the polls or at an early
voting location;; however, you will need to show proof of residence and cast a
special ballot. The Board will verify your eligibility before counting your ballot.
This month, thee Board mailed eevery voter a new voter registration card with a bar code that
can be scanned for easier check
check-in during early voting. If you are a registered voter but have
not received a new card, visit our website or call to confirm your registration.
registration
Whether you cast your ballot at an early voting location, by mail, or at a polling place on
Election Day, I encourage you to take the time to read the information in this Guide.
If you have any questions on the voting process that are not answered in this
is Guide,
Guide please
feel free to call the Board at 202
202-727-2525 or visit the Voter Information and Services
section of our website at www.dcboee.org
www.dcboee.org. Voters with hearing impairments
ments with TTY
devices may contact the office at 202
202-639-8916.
Thank you for being an active participant in our democracy.
Sincerely,
Rokey Suleman, II
Executive Director
2010 PRIMARY VOTER GUIDE
Board operations are overseen by:
Togo D. West, Jr.…..………………………………………………………………..Chairman
[email protected]
Charles R. Lowery, Jr.………………………………………………………….Board Member
[email protected]
Vacant…………………………………..............................................................Board Member
Rokey W. Suleman, II………………….......................................................Executive Director
[email protected]
Kenneth J. McGhie, Esq.…………….……………………………………….General Counsel
[email protected]
Sylvia Goldsberry-Adams…………….......................................................Operations Manager
[email protected]
Karen Brooks…….…………………….......................................................Registrar of Voters
[email protected]
Alysoun McLaughlin…….....................................................................Public Affairs Manager
[email protected]
Paul Stenbjorn.......................................................................Information Technology Manager
[email protected]
2010 PRIMARY VOTER GUIDE
Table of Contents
1 How the Primary Works
2 Voter Registration Deadlines
3 Voting in the September Primary
5 How to Cast Your Ballot
6 Early Voting
7 Voting By Mail
8 Other Absentee Ballot Services
9 Same Day Registration
10 Polling Places That Have Moved
11 First Time Voters Who Registered by Mail
12 Access for Voters with Disabilities
13 Voting By Special Ballot
14 Voter Rights
15 Voting Tips
16 Candidate Statements – Democratic Party Candidates
25 Candidate Statements – Republican Party Candidates
28 Candidate Statements – D.C. Statehood Green Party Candidates
31 Democratic Sample Ballot – Ward 1
32 Democratic Sample Ballot – Ward 3
33 Democratic Sample Ballot – Ward 5
34 Democratic Sample Ballot – Ward 6
35 Democratic Sample Ballot – Wards 2, 4, 7 and 8
36 Republican Sample Ballot – Ward 1
37 Republican Sample Ballot – Ward 3
38 Republican Sample Ballot – Ward 5
39 Republican Sample Ballot – Ward 6
40 Republican Sample Ballot – Ward 2, 4, 7 and 8
41 Statehood Green Party Sample Ballot – Ward 1
42 Statehood Green Party Sample Ballot – Ward 3
43 Statehood Green Party Sample Ballot – Ward 5
44 Statehood Green Party Sample Ballot – Ward 6
45 Statehood Green Party Sample Ballot – Wards 2, 4, 7 and 8
46 Election Day Workers
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How the Primary Works
In the District of Columbia, the Democratic Party, the Republican Party and the D.C.
Statehood Green Party hold primary elections to nominate candidates for the ballot. The
candidate with the highest number of votes for each office in each party from the primary
election will move on to the November 2nd General Election. Minor party candidates and
independent candidates may file petitions to appear on the general election ballot.
The partisan offices that will appear on the ballot for the primary election are as follows:
 Delegate to the United States House of Representatives;
 Mayor of the District of Columbia;
 Chairman of the Council;
 At-Large Member of the D.C. Council;
 Ward Member of the D.C. Council from Wards 1, 3, 5 and 6; and
 United States Representative.
You may cast a ballot in the primary election if you chose to affiliate with one of the three
major political parties when you registered to vote. You will receive only the ballot with the
candidates affiliated with that political party. You may NOT change your party status after
August 16, at an early voting location or at the polls on Election Day.
At the polls, you can check in by confirming your name and address on the poll book and
cast your ballot on new voting equipment – by either filling in the oval next to the candidate
of your choice on a paper ballot or by using the new touch-screen voting machine that
prints a paper audit trail of your selections.
The primary ballot has spaces for write-in votes, which are allowed in all contests on the
ballot. To cast a write-in vote on the paper ballot, fill in the oval to the left of the space for
the write-in vote, and legibly print the complete name of the person in the appropriate
space, or cast a write- in vote on the electronic voting equipment by touching the write-in
line and typing in the name of your candidate using the touch screen keyboard.
If you are not registered, you may register to vote at an early voting location or on Election
Day, but you must register with one of the three parties holding a primary election to cast a
ballot.
Information on the new voting process is included in this Guide.
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Voter Registration Deadlines
What are the qualifications to register to vote in the primary?
You are qualified to register to vote in the primary if you meet all of the following
requirements:
 You are a citizen of the United States;
 You will be at least 18 years old by November 2, the date of the general election;*
 You will have resided in the District of Columbia for at least 30 consecutive days
immediately before the primary;
 You are not in jail on a felony conviction;
 You have not been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote; and
 You do not claim voting residence outside of the District of Columbia.
*A District citizen must be at least 18 years old by the general election in order to vote,
however 17 year-olds, if registered with one of the qualified parties, may participate in the
preceding September primary election to nominate candidates to the November 2 general
election ballot.
Voter Registration Deadlines For the September 14 Primary:
Register by mail
No later than August 16
Registration delivered by a third person
(a person other than the voter)
No later than August 16
Register in person at the Board’s Office
August 17 – September 13
Register in person at an early voting
location or at the polls on Election Day
September 4 - 14
If you register during the period beginning on
August 30 and including Election Day, you must
register in person, show proof of residency and
cast a special ballot at one of the following
locations:
 the Board’s office;
 one of the four (4) early voting satellite
locations during the period designated for
early voting; or
 The polling place in the precinct of your
address on Election Day.
Acceptable forms of
identification that you may
present to verify your residence
include the following:
 A valid or current photo
identification,
 current utility bill,
 bank statement,
 government check or
paycheck
 any other government
document that shows your
name and address
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Voting in the September 14, 2010 Primary
 WHO CAN VOTE IN THE PRIMARY?
Voters who registered with a political party must vote in the primary of the party with
which they are affiliated. In the primary, only voters registered with the Democratic,
Republican, or D.C. Statehood Green Party by August 16th, or voters who register the
same day with one of the listed parties, may cast a ballot in their party’s primary.
To find out if you are registered to vote or need to update your voter record, please visit
www.dcboee.org and click on Check Your Registration Status. If you are not registered,
you may register in person at the Board’s office beginning on August 30 until 4:45 p.m.
the day before Election Day, at an early voting location between Saturday, September 4
and Saturday, September 11, or at the polling place in the precinct of your address on
Election Day. You will need to present identification when you register on or after
August 30 at any of the locations.
 WHEN CAN I VOTE?
You no longer have to wait until Election Day to cast your ballot. If it is convenient for
you, you may vote in the primary as follows:
o By Mail
You can request an absentee ballot — no excuse is needed — but the Board must
receive the request by 5:00 p.m. on September 7. It must be a written request,
from the voter or on a form provided by the Board, and must be signed by the voter.
Absentee ballots may be mailed or delivered to the Board’s office, to any early
voting location or to any polling place no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
o In Person, At Early Voting Locations before Election Day
Early voting sites will be open on the following dates and times:
One Judiciary Square (441 4th Street, NW)
August 30 – September 11 (excluding Sundays)
8:30 am-7:00 pm
September 13
8:30 am-4:45 pm
Satellite Early Voting Locations:
September 4 – September 11 (excluding Sundays)
8:30 am-7:00 pm
o In Person, At the Polls on Election Day
Vote at the polling place in your neighborhood. You will be asked to check in and
sign the poll book before you vote. The polls open on Election Day, September 14,
2010, at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. If you are in the line by 8:00 p.m., you will
still be able to vote.
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 WHERE CAN I VOTE?
You may cast your ballot as follows:
o at any of the early voting locations;
o by mail in the comfort of your home or anywhere you choose;
o at the polling place in the precinct of your address on Election Day; or
o at any polling place in the District on Election Day, where you must vote a Special
Ballot and provide an explanation for casting your ballot outside of your assigned
precinct.
If you are casting a Same-Day Registration on Election Day, you may vote only at the
polling place in the precinct of your current address. If you have questions about your
voting location, please contact the Board at 202-727-2525 or visit the website at
www.dcboee.org.
Senior citizens and voters with disabilities may vote at any polling place in this election
but should call the Board’s Registrar at 202-727-2525 at least five days before Election
Day to have their complete ballot delivered to the polling place of their choice.
Additional information about the District’s voting locations can be found on the Board’s
website. Go to Find your Polling Place at www.dcboee.org, or call the Board’s Voice
Response System at 202-727-2525 or toll-free at 866-328-6837.
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How to Cast Your Ballot – Electronic or Paper Ballot
District voters will be using new voting equipment for the first time in the primary. As in
the past, voters may choose to use either a touch screen or a paper ballot.
The iVotronic Touch Screen Equipment
The iVotronic touch screen voting machine has a Real-Time Audit Log (RTAL) or paper audit
trail that displays the voter’s choices as they appear on the screen. The
touch screen voting equipment will not allow you to make more choices
than allowed in any contest; however, it will allow you to correct or
change your vote choices before you cast your ballot.
Casting an Electronic Ballot
If you choose to use the new iVotronic touch screen voting system, you can touch the
screen or use audio controls to make, change, and review your selections and cast your
ballot. A paper record of your selections is printed onto a paper log located on the bottom
left of the voting equipment.
Voting on the iVotronic touch screen voting machine is easy to do. You just touch your
choice of candidate on the screen and touch the yellow “Next” or “Back” arrows at the
bottom of each page to move through the ballot. Changing votes is easier – you just
de-select one candidate and select another. You do not need to have computer experience
to use the iVotronic touch screen machine to cast your ballot.
Casting a Paper Ballot
If you prefer, you may cast a paper ballot. At the polling place, you will
be issued a paper ballot and will use a pencil to fill in the oval beside
your candidate’s name.
After marking their ballot, you will feed your ballot into the M100
Optical Scanner, which will read and tabulate your selections.
If you make more selections than you may cast votes, or if there are
stray marks that prevent your ballot from being scanned, the
precinct scanner will alert you. You will have the option of accepting
the ballot as voted to void that contest, or you may return the ballot to ES&S Precinct Scanner
the Ballot Clerk to request a new ballot. Your original ballot will be spoiled and you will be
issued a new ballot.
The Board also has Spanish language translations of the ballot and polling place materials
available in each of the District’s polling locations. You may cast a Spanish electronic ballot
which is also available in audio-format. To vote using the Spanish ballot, please see the
polling place official at the touch-screen voting machine. For other materials in Spanish, see
the Voter Assistance Clerk at your polling location.
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Early Voting
Use Early Voting….
if you are registered and want to avoid long lines.
if you are not yet registered and you want to vote.
if you work long hours or will have a schedule conflict on Election Day.
if you’ve moved to another address in the District since you last registered.
if you have questions about your right or eligibility to vote in the election.
Vote Early at the Board of Elections and Ethics
You may cast an electronic ballot using the new touch screen voting machine or request a paper
ballot and fill in the ovals next to your candidates’ names from Monday, August 30 – Saturday,
September 11 (excluding Sundays) from 8:30 am-7:00 pm or on Monday, September 13 from
8:30 am-4:45 pm. *Note that early voting closes on September 13, 2010 at 4:45 p.m.
Board of Elections and Ethics
Old Council Chambers
One Judiciary Square
441 – 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Enter on the 4th Street. After passing security, go to the right to the room known as the
Old Council Chambers or the State Board of Education Chamber.
Vote Early at a Satellite Early Vote Center
You may cast an electronic ballot using the new touch screen voting machine from Saturday,
September 4 – Saturday, September 11 (excluding Sundays) from 8:30 am-7:00 pm.
Chevy Chase Community Center
Recreation Room
5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Hine Junior High School
Auditorium
335 8th Street, SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
Southeast Tennis and Learning Center
Round Room
701 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20032
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
Meeting Room
1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017
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Voting by Mail
Any voter who is eligible to cast a ballot may vote by mail in this election. Absentee
requests may be mailed, submitted electronically, or delivered to the Board’s office at 441 –
4th Street, NW, Suite 250 North, Washington, DC 20001-2745. All requests must include the
following information:
o your name as listed on the voter record;
o your address on your voter’s record along with any indication of a change of
address;
o the address to which the ballot is to be mailed (if different);
o your date of birth;
o your DMV-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security
Number; and
o your signature.
Ballot requests must be received at the Board’s office no later than September 7. Voters
may apply for a mail absentee ballot for one election, an entire calendar year or request to
be a permanent absentee voter.
Marking Your Mail Ballot
After you receive your absentee ballot, read the instructions that were sent with your
ballot. You will need to mark your ballot using a pencil or with a blue or black pen that does
not smear. Review your absentee ballot before voting.
You will be voting a paper ballot and must completely fill in the oval next to the candidate
of your choice. Do not vote for more than one (1) candidate in any of the contests, as
specified in the contest heading. If you wish, you may choose not to vote in a contest. If
you make a mistake and spoil your ballot, you have a right to a new ballot; however, you
must return the original ballot to receive a replacement ballot.
The primary election ballot has spaces for write-in votes, which are allowed in all contests
on the primary ballot. To cast a write-in vote, fill in the oval to the left of the space for the
write-in vote, and legibly print the complete name of the person in the appropriate space.
You may mail, hand deliver or electronically submit your absentee ballot to the Board’s
office before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, or you may deliver your ballot to any early voting
location or polling place on Election Day. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and
received at the Board’s office by the tenth day following Election Day.
Your ballot will be counted, along with other absentee ballots cast in the election, after the
Board has verified your signature in the Voter’s Certificate on the back of the Absentee
Ballot Envelope against the signature on your voter registration record.
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Other Absentee Ballot Services
 Military and/or Overseas Voters
Special services are available to assist members of the military (including spouses and
dependents), and civilian voters residing outside the United States. For more
information, contact the D.C. Board of Elections at 202-727-2525 or send an e-mail
message to [email protected].
 Permanent Absentee Ballot Status
Voters may request an absentee ballot for one election, an entire calendar year or in
every election. If you would like to receive an absentee ballot for every election, fill out
the Application for a Mail Absentee Ballot and request to be placed on the permanent
list of absentee voters. You will receive an absentee ballot for every election for which
you are eligible to vote.
 Absentee Voting at Licensed Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities
Voters who are residents or temporarily residing at a licensed District of Columbia
nursing or assisted living facility may register to vote, request an absentee ballot and
have their ballot hand-delivered by a Board employee to their facility or bedside.
Please contact your nursing home administrator immediately if you would like to
request an absentee ballot.
 Medical Emergency – Delivery by an Agent
Starting the sixth day before an election, voters who are unable to vote in person at an
early voting location or on Election Day because of a medical emergency, who did not
apply for a mail ballot by September 7th, may vote an Emergency Absentee Ballot.
To vote an Emergency Absentee Ballot, you must fill out an Emergency Absentee Ballot
Application. This form is available at the Board of Elections and Ethics (441 – 4th Street,
NW, Room 250 North) and can also be downloaded from the Board’s website at
www.dcboee.org.
An emergency absentee ballot must be delivered round-trip by a qualified registered
voter. The agent will use the completed forms to pick up a ballot, bring the ballot to you,
and return your voted ballot to the Board’s office. This activity may only occur within
the six days preceding an election. Your ballot must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on
Election Day.
 Absentee Voting for Eligible Incarcerated Voters
Voters who are incarcerated for a non-felony conviction or are waiting trial and have not
been convicted of a felony may register and vote in the primary at one of the
Department of Corrections’ facilities. The Board will be coordinating the voting
environment with the Department of Corrections.
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Same-Day Registration
If you are not registered, you may register and cast a ballot at an early voting location or at
your polling location on Election Day. However, you are required to provide proof of
residence when registering.
To register at your polling place on Election Day, you must show one of the following valid
and current forms of identification with your complete name and address to verify your
residence:
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government-issued photo identification
utility bill
bank statement
government check or paycheck
any other government document that shows your full name and address
Along with providing proof of residence, voters registering the same day are required to
complete a Same-Day Registration Application and must cast a special ballot in the election.
The Special Ballot Clerk will process your Same Day Registration at the early voting location
or on Election Day using an electronic poll book and will issue you a special ballot. The
Board will verify your special ballot and Same Day Registration to determine if you are
eligible and qualified to vote in the primary before your ballot will be counted.
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Polling Place Relocations
The Board has relocated several voting locations for the September 14, 2010 Primary due to
construction or inaccessibility. Voters affected by these changes were mailed a polling place
relocation postcard and a new Voter Registration Card. Please check the Board’s website at
www.dcboee.org for any new updates.
The following polling places were relocated for the September 14, 2010 Primary Election:
Ward Precinct New Location
2008 (former) Location
1
20
K. C. Lewis Elementary School
300 Bryant Street, NW, Auditorium
Gage-Eckington Elem. School
2025 3rd Street, NW
1
35
H.D. Cooke Elementary School
2525 17th Street, NW, Multi-Purpose Rm.
Festival Center/Iglesia Festival
1640 Columbia Road, NW
1
38
Cesar Chavez Prep. Charter Middle School
770 Kenyon Street, NW, Meeting Room
Bruce-Monroe Elem. School
3012 Georgia Avenue, NW
2
17
Charles Sumner Sch. Museum and Archives
Metropolitan AME Church
th
1201 17 Street, NW, Exhibit Rooms
1518 M Street, NW
4
46
McFarland Middle School
4400 Iowa Avenue, NW, Auditorium
Clark Elementary School
4501 Kansas Avenue, NW
5
69
Northeastern Presbyterian Church
2112 Varnum Street, NE, Church Hall
Taft Junior High School
1800 Perry Street, NE
5
78
Trinidad Recreation Center
1310 Childress Street, NE, Gymnasium
Ruth K. Webb Elem. School
1375 Mt. Olivet Road, NE
6
1
Walker Jones Educational Center
1125 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Gymnasium
Walker Jones Elem. School
100 L Street, NW
7
102
Benning Public Library
3935 Benning Road, NE, Meeting Room
Marshall Heights Comm. Dev. Ctr
3939 Benning Road, NE
7
107
Sousa Middle School
3650 Ely Place, SE, Gymnasium
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church
3640 Ely Place, SE
8
112
Anacostia Public Library
1800 Good Hope Road, SE, Meeting Room
Garden Memorial Pres. Church
1720 Minnesota Avenue, SE
8
114
Union Temple Baptist Church
1225 W Street, SE, Church Hall
Ketcham Elementary School
1919 15th Street, SE
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Ward Precinct New Location
2008 (former) Location
8
117
Douglass Community Recreation Center
Frederick Douglass Ct. & Stanton Terr., SE
Main Lobby
Turner Elementary School
3264 Stanton Road, SE
8
120
Malcolm X Elementary School
McGogney Elementary School
1351 Alabama Ave., SE, Multi-Purpose Room 3400 Wheeler Road, SE
8
124
Covenant Baptist Church
3845 South Capitol Street, SW, Church Hall
Washington Highlands Library
115 Atlantic Street, SW
8
126
W.B. Patterson Elementary School
4399 South Capitol Terrace, SW, Library
Bald Eagle Recreation Center
1000 Joliet Street, SW
First-time Voters who Registered by Mail:
If you are a first-time voter in the District of Columbia who registered by mail, you may be
required to show identification before voting. To make sure you can vote a regular ballot at
the polling place on Election Day, bring any ONE of the forms of identification listed below.
When voting a mail absentee ballot, include a copy of any ONE of the forms of identification
listed below with your absentee ballot. Do not send original documents.
Acceptable forms of identification for first-time voters who registered by mail include the
following:
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photo identification, OR
utility bill, OR
bank statement, OR
government check or paycheck, OR
any other government document that shows your name and address.
NOTE: If you are asked to provide identification but do not have any of the forms of
identification listed above with you, you will vote a special ballot. If you are a first-time
voter and you vote an absentee ballot by mail but do not include identification with your
absentee ballot, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot, which is subject to challenge
by the Board.
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Access for Voters with Disabilities
The District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics is committed to ensuring that every
voter has equal access to the voting process. District of Columbia voters with vision,
mobility and other impairments will be able to vote privately and independently at the polls
on Election Day.
Entering the Polling Place
 Voters with disabilities will be able to enter the polling place through an accessible
entrance.
 The route to the accessible entrance from the street and parking will be clearly
designated with signs.
 Every polling place with parking will provide at least one designated parking space
for vehicles bringing voters with disabilities to the polls.
 Voters who encounter difficulties entering the polling place will be able to ring for
assistance using a “call bell.”
Accessibility Inside the Polling Place
 For all voters, including those who are blind or disabled, every polling place has a
touch-screen voting machine equipped with an audio ballot. A precinct worker will
be available at the polling place to provide help, if needed, with the touch-screen
machines.
 For voters with low vision, magnifiers are available.
 Voters with low vision also have the option of voting a paper ballot and using a
lighted magnifier. A voter with low vision can request a magnifier from the Voting
Assistance Clerk at the polling place.
 Voters using wheelchairs will be provided a clear path to an accessible voting
machine or voting booth. Each polling place has a touch-screen voting machine
adjusted to accommodate a wheelchair. This machine is in a private place. These
voters may also choose a paper ballot.
 Voting instructions and sample ballots printed in bold type will be posted at each
polling place.
 A voter who is unable to mark the ballot or use the touch-screen may request
assistance. The voter has the right to choose who will provide assistance.
The BOEE encourages voters to report problems with the accessibility of any particular
polling place on Election Day by calling (202) 727-2194.
The BOEE has also made its web site accessible to the visually impaired. For more
information, visit www.dcboee.org at any time of the day or night.
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Voting By Special Ballot
Voters whose registration may be in question or those who want to register and vote on
the same day at an early voting location or on Election Day may be asked to vote by special
ballot and, in some instances, will be required to present ID either at the polls or before
their ballot is counted. Once the Board has verified the information on the Special Ballot
Envelope and determined that the voter is eligible to vote in this election, their vote will be
counted.
All special ballot voters must complete a Voter Registration Update Form/Application for
Same-Day Registration and complete and sign the Affirmation of Eligibility on the envelope,
swearing that they are eligible to cast a ballot in the election and that the information they
are providing is correct.
In general, voters may be asked to vote by Special Ballot for the following reasons:
 If you have moved and are updating your address information at a polling place
during Early Voting or on Election Day;
 If your name is not on the voter registration list but you believe you are a registered
voter in this election;
 If you register to vote and cast a ballot during Early Voting or on Election Day;
 If you believe the information on the voter registration list is incorrect; or
 If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail but did not bring the required
identification to vote.
Following the election, the Board of Elections and Ethics will forward the name of any voter
who provides false information on the Same Day Registration Application or the Special
Ballot Envelope to the appropriate authorities for criminal prosecution (D.C. Official Code §
1-1001.07).
If you cast a special ballot, you can find out whether your votes will be counted by
contacting the Board beginning one week from Election Day (Tuesday, September 21, 2010).
Voters may call the Board at 866-328-6837 or click on Check Your Special Ballot Status at
www.dcboee.org.
If the Board rejects your Special Ballot, you have the right to appeal this decision.
Information about how to find out if your vote will be counted and how to appeal the
Board’s decision is provided on the Special Ballot Information Sheet you receive when you
cast a Special Ballot.
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Voter Rights
As a voter in the District of Columbia, you have a right to…
 Receive instructions on how to operate the voting equipment;
 Vote in privacy in the polling place, regardless of physical disability;
 Register and cast a ballot the same day at an early voting location or on Election Day
if your name is not on the voter registration list and you are eligible to vote in the
election;
 Ask for and receive assistance from a person of your choice, including a poll worker,
if you are unable to vote without assistance;
 Vote free from threat or intimidation by election officials or anyone else;
 Ask questions about the election process;
 Inspect a sample ballot posted in the polling place;
 Vote a Special Ballot if your name is not found on the voter registration list, if you
are casting a Same Day Registration, if your eligibility is in question or if you are a
first-time D.C. voter who has not provided identification;
 Update your address if you have moved or your name is on the list of inactive voters
by voting a Special Ballot; Exchange a spoiled ballot for a new ballot up to two (2)
times if, prior to casting your ballot, you believe you made a mistake. Mail absentee
voters may also request and receive a new ballot if they return their spoiled ballot
for a new ballot to the Board’s office or to an election official prior to closing of the
polls on Election Day.
 Cast a ballot if you are in line at the precinct when the polling place closes;
 Bring voter information materials with you to the voting booth.
In the District of Columbia, it is illegal to…
 Vote more than once in any election;
 Intimidate voters or intentionally prevent a qualified voter from casting a ballot;
 Buy or submit false, fraudulent or fictitious voter registration applications;
 Submit false information as to name, address or period of residency in a voting
district when applying to register or voting;
 Buy, cast or count false, fraudulent, fictitious or altered ballots;
 Impersonate another voter or submit an absentee ballot in the name of another
voter;
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 Give, offer to give or receive anything of material value in return for registering to
vote, voting, withholding a vote, or voting for or against a ballot measure;
 Make any false statement or claim of U.S. citizenship in order to register or vote;
 Attempt to vote in an election conducted by a party other than the party to which
you belong.
Any person found guilty of engaging in these illegal activities will be fined up to $10,000,
imprisoned up to five (5) years, or both (D.C. Official Code § 1001.14).
If you have witnessed efforts to commit any of the above illegal acts or any attempt to
manipulate or corrupt the voting process, please call the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics
at 202-727-2194 or submit a complaint by completing a Comment Card available at the
polls on Election Day.
Warning: The Board of Elections and Ethics will seek prosecution of election fraud to the
fullest extent of the law.
VOTING TIPS

Vote early! For your convenience, you can vote as early as August 30
at the times and locations indicated in this Guide. You may also
request an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

Avoid the Lines! Register early! It is not too late to register to vote.
You can register in person at the Board of Elections and Ethics until
August 27; beginning on August 30, new voters will be required to
complete a same-day registration and cast a special ballot.

Confirm your registration. If you have not received a new voter
registration card this month, call the Board of Elections and Ethics or
visit our website at www.dcboee.org.

Bring ID. Your new voter registration card contains a bar code that
you can present at early voting for faster check-in. If you are not
already registered to vote, or if you have recently registered by mail,
you will be required to present identification at the polls.

You can bring notes about your choices into the voting booth. You
can even bring your Sample Ballot already marked and use it to help
you complete your official ballot. (Please discard or take any notes
and sample ballots with you once you have voted.)

If you need assistance, you can bring a friend or family member, or
you may ask a polling place worker to help you at the polling place.
Under federal law, you may not be assisted by your employer, agent
of your employer, or union official.
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Candidate Statements and Biographical Information
All qualified candidates for the offices of Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives; Mayor
of the District of Columbia; Chairman of the Council At-Large Member of the Council; Ward
Member of the Council; and U.S. Representative were permitted to provide statements and
biographical information of their choice. Statements and Biographical Information were limited
to 100 words. The Board has not altered or modified the statements submitted by the
candidates. A list of candidates and their statements are listed below:
 Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives – Democratic Party
DOUGLASS SLOAN
Delegate to the U.S. House of
Representatives
Democratic Party
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON
Delegate to the U.S. House of
Representatives
Democratic Party
As your Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, I will
expand the influence and the activities of the office, to be
more engaged in policy issues that directly affect District
Residents. Working as an ANC Commissioner taught me
that some issues are important to DC residents’ city-wide:
Education, Healthcare and Job Creation. As your Delegate, I
will focus on these issues and provide responsive leadership
to create a stronger city through effective use of federal
government programs and grants. I look forward to
continuing my tradition of public service by serving as your
congressional representative in 2010.
1. Jobs
a. Chair, major job-creating economic development
committee. Bringing 38,000 jobs to St. Elizabeth site and
hundreds more to fifteen federal suites.
b. Got D.C. treated as a state to obtain more stimulus
funds than seven states.
c. Creating new mixed-use federal air rights
neighborhood near Union Station.
2. Passed voting rights in both Houses.
3. Full rights agenda of bills for next Congress, including
statehood and other options.
4. Achieving budget and legislative autonomy this year.
5. Achieved senatorial courtesy. Obama appointed my
selection of U.S. Attorney, and three federal judges.
6. Removed all D.C. riders, first time in D.C. history:
medical marijuana; needle exchange; abortion.
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 Mayor of the District of Columbia – Democratic Party
VINCENT C. GRAY
Mayor of the District of Columbia
Democratic Party
ERNEST E. JOHNSON
Mayor of the District of Columbia
Democratic Party
Just as Vince Gray has chaired the City Council with a
steady, disciplined and collaborative management style,
he will be the Mayor who represents the interests of all
District residents not just a select few. Gray will restore
character, integrity, leadership and transparency to
government. Gray is the leader who will usher
sustainable and aggressive school reform; create an
economic development plan which will lead to more jobs
for residents; give police the tools they need to keep
neighborhoods safe and make community policing a
viable tactic to reduce all categories of crimes citywide;
and put an end to cronyism.
Ernest E. Johnson is 60 years old 3rd generation
Washingtonian that attended DC public schools: Shaw,
Banneker, Cardozo and 6 years at the American
University majoring in the Administration of Justice.
Mr. Johnson is a published Author and owns Johnson &
Johnson Realty. A Community Activist and Discipline of
Christ that has worked behind the scenes in every major
campaign in the District of Columbia: Walter E.
Washington, Marion Barry’s Chief strategist in 1978 and
Anthony William’s election as Mayor. Served as a
member of the DC Apprenticeship Council, Columbia
Heights Development Corporation, Respected
relationship with the U.S. Congress.
LEO ALEXANDER
Mayor of the District of Columbia
Democratic Party
My work in public service has allowed me the
opportunity to see the causes and effects of generational
poverty. I want to be your mayor to move forward with
my plan to attack the root causes of generational
poverty. This plan involves a committed investment in
people. It means leveraging all of the available resources
of government, civic and business organizations, the faith
community, and individuals to strengthen families,
create a strong middle class, a literate and skilled
citizenry, and a thriving and safe community. Our
government will be efficient, accountable and
transparent with a professional team of public servants.
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SULAIMON BROWN
Mayor of the District of Columbia
Democratic Party
Vote Sulaimon Brown for Mayor, Democratic Political
Strategist – Brown has a financial background, worked on
the CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) audit
of Washington DC. He worked on the political campaigns
of President Barack Obama, former Assistant Attorney
General Ron Magnus, council member Michael Brown,
and Mayor Adrian Fenty. Brown a Ward 5 resident,
attended Kelly Miller, Duke Ellington, and graduated
from the University of the District of Columbia with a
Bachelor of Business Administration degree in
Accounting. Platform: Reduce the 12% unemployment
rate; 50% dropout rate in our schools; and the highest
HIV/ Aids rate in the United States.
ADRIAN M. FENTY
Mayor of the District of Columbia
Democratic Party
“Since 2007 we’ve tackled our city’s greatest
challenges—schools that weren’t educating, out-ofcontrol crime, and development that wasn’t serving
residents. Today, gains in test scores outpace the nation.
Violent crime is declining faster that the national
average. There are new schools, libraries, and recreation
centers citywide. We’ll continue making progress. We’ll
work until every student gets a great education, every
neighborhood is safe, all residents take pride in their
neighborhood facilities, and until our most vulnerable
residents have every opportunity to thrive. The District
used to get rhetoric. Now we’re getting results. Let’s
keep building a city that works for everyone.”
 Chairman of the Council – Democratic Party
VINCENT ORANGE
Chairman of the Council
Democratic Party
Hello DC Voters,
I’m Vincent Orange. I’m running for Council Chairman.
As Chairman, I’ll bring leadership, maturity and
accountability to this position. As Chairman, I’ll fight
everyday to improve our schools and neighborhoods, put
our residents back to work and tackle the tough financial
challenges facing our City.
I’m an attorney, certified public accountant and former
two-term DC Councilmember with and impressive record
of job creation and improving education opportunities. I
possess fresh ideas to meet the diverse needs of our City
and the experience to deliver results.
Visit www.orangeforchair.com and vote Vincent Orange
for Chairman on September 14, 2010.
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KWAME R. BROWN
Chairman of the Council
Democratic Party
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your At-Large
Councilmember for the past six years. As Chairman, I will
ensure that the City Council remains a strong,
independent voice for District residents that is open,
transparent, and accountable.
I will move the District forward by creating jobs,
improving our schools, making our neighborhoods safer,
and protecting our seniors. Every DC resident deserves
the opportunity to enjoy all that our nation’s capital has
to offer.
I humbly ask for your vote and I look forward to making a
difference together.
www.KwameforChair.com
DOROTHY DOUGLAS
Chairman of the Council
Democratic Party
I have been a supporter and activist for the Ward 7
community for over twenty years. I am a UDC graduate
with a BS in Elementary Education and taught for 15
years in DC Public Schools. For 10 years, I served as ANC
7C and 7D chairperson. I assisted in the development of
the New Deanwood Library Recreation Center and the
Benning Road Library. I am a HIV/AIDS panelist for the
National Association for State Board of Education. I
demonstrate my assertiveness, leadership and resolve
through my continuous dedication to the Marshall
Heights CDO and Deanwood Youth and Senior Services.
Dorothy Douglas 202-396-6421
 At-Large Member of the Council – Democratic Party
MICHAEL BROWN
At-Large Member of the Council
Democratic Party
I am running for the Council because I believe there needs to
be an at-large member dedicated to achieving equality for the
people of the District. Seventy-two percent of the people who
work in the District pay no DC taxes because they live in
Maryland and Virginia. We have no voting representation in
Congress. We lack autonomy over our budget and legal
systems. Each year we lose two Billion dollars, affecting every
level of our quality of life. We need someone who will work to
make us equal by making the District a state. I want to be that
person.
Michael Brown (202) 537-0739
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PHIL MENDELSON
At-Large Member of the Council
Democratic Party
I am grateful for the support voters have given me in the past.
I look forward to serving another four years to continue my
work on public safety, the environment, and reducing
unemployment. My record in these areas has been
acknowledged by endorsements from the Sierra Club, AFL-CIO,
and business groups. I have taken principled stands on issues
that at times have put me at odds with the executive. Voters
know who they are getting when they vote for me. Making the
government transparent and accountable to its citizens has
been the cornerstone of my approach to public service.
--Phil Mendelson
CLARK RAY
At-Large Member of the Council
Democratic Party
I am running because I can do better than the incumbent. We
deserve better!
I bring to the Council my experience successfully running the
Department of Parks and Recreation, my service as a Reserve
Police Officer, and my commitment to an open and transparent
government.
I support releasing the names of youth who have escaped from
DYRS.
I support continuing education reform because our children
are the future they deserve no less.
Government must be honest, open and provide for the least
while building an economy that will attract new business, new
jobs and new residents to our great City.
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 Ward 1 Member of the Council – Democratic Party
JEFF SMITH
Jeff Smith is the Executive Director of DC VOICE, an education
research group in Ward 1. He received a law degree from
Howard University and is a veteran of the United States
Military. Jeff Smith has lived in Ward 1 since 1996, with his wife
and 4-year old daughter and is committed to advancing the
interests of all Ward 1 neighborhoods and communities after
what has been a long pattern of developers driving the agenda
of our neighborhoods. Join me on September 14th to restore
responsible development, community policing, better schools
and integrity to ward1. Visit www.jeffsmithforward1.com.
BRYAN WEAVER
Bryan Weaver is a long-time community activist, Advisory
Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) serving his fourth-term, and
a communications professional with over 15 years of
experience in progressive causes. He has worked on coalition
building in local and national politics, promoting livable and
affordable urban neighborhoods, crime prevention, education,
community and economic empowerment, affordable housing
issues and nonprofit work geared toward youth leadership
development. He is a true believer in the economic and cultural
diversity of Ward One and all of Washington D.C.; and he will
fight for the transparency and accountability that is currently
lacking in our government.
JIM GRAHAM
Ward 1 Member of the
Council
As a responsive Councilmember who tends to constituent needs,
I am running on a strong record of achievements for Ward One.
For example:
∙ Consolidated all of Ward One into a single police district, with
100 additional officers and a new substation at 750 Park Road.
Ward 1 Member of the Council
Democratic Party
Ward 1 Member of the Council
Democratic Party
Democratic Party
∙ $75 million for local jobs, affordable housing and new
businesses.
∙ Green Teams to clean Ward One streets and 70 full-time jobs
for ex-offenders.
∙ Strengthened rent control laws.
∙ Authored DC Circulator bus for Ward One and Express Bus for
Georgia Avenue and 16th Street.
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 Ward 3 Member of the Council – Democratic Party
MARY CHEH
Ward 3 Member of the Council
Democratic Party
As your Ward 3 Councilmember, I have worked hard to
reform and modernize our school system, rebuild community
facilities such as the Wilson Pool, and provide the best in
constituent services. As promised, I acted to protect the
environment, safeguard consumers, improve health and safety
of schoolchildren, and make government open and accessible.
I am a law professor and long-time resident of Ward 3 with
deep roots in the community. My daughters, Jane and Nora
Lewis, attended Murch Elementary and Georgetown Day
schools.
I’m eager to continue to serve you and our great City and
respectfully ask for your vote.
 Ward 5 Member of the Council – Democratic Party
KENYAN McDUFFIE
Ward 5 Member of the Council
Democratic Party
DELANO HUNTER
Ward 5 Member of the Council
Democratic Party
I am a Ward Five native and committed public servant with over
10 years of community involvement. I am a graduate of Wilson
H.S., Howard University, an University of Maryland Law School.
I have served as president of my civic association and as a board
member of the McKinley Technology Campus Corporation,
which assisted with the school’s reopening. I have served on
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Staff and as an intern for a
DC Councilmember. I am a former prosecutor and U.S. Justice
Department civil rights attorney, where I conducted
investigations and managed cases regarding enforcement of key
civil rights statutes.
Delano Hunter is a third generation Washingtonian, born and
raised in the Gateway Community of Ward 5. Delano was
educated in D.C. Public Schools, pre-kindergarten through 12th
grade and graduated from Spingarn SHS.
Delano graduated from Delaware State University with honors
and worked for the Nike Corporation in business development.
Currently, Delano works as a community organizer in the
Brentwood community of Ward 5. He assists residents to find
jobs, housing and obtain an education.
Delano will advocate for job preparation and access, expanded
recreation for youth, first class constituent services, smart
development and respecting our senior residents.
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HARRY TOMMY THOMAS JR
Ward 5 Member of the Council
Democratic Party
Four years ago, I promised to be a responsive voice for Ward 5.
I committed to empowering the neighborhoods of Ward 5 and
ensuring we get our share of city resources. I have worked
hand-in-hand with residents to fulfill these pledges. Together,
we are making a difference.
We have driven new economic opportunities in underserved
areas and connected residents to the jobs these projects
generate. We have invested in our libraries and recreational
facilities, made our streets safer, and begun to reform our
public schools.
We have accomplished a great deal together, and I look
forward to continuing our partnership.
TRACEY D TURNER
Ward 5 Member of the Council
Democratic Party
Inspired by his grandmother who he helped organize annual
neighborhood fundraisers that provided academic
scholarships, and motivated by his uncle who owned a
restaurant for 30 years, Tracey D. Turner appreciates
community engagement and economic empowerment. He
values families and neighborhoods and understands that both
help create and sustain thriving communities.
Tracey D. Turner earned a BS in Computer Science from
Southern University. He has over a decade of experience as an
IT professional in project and fiscal management for major
fortune 500 consulting firms. In 2008, he organized and
registered over 200 democratic voters within Ward 5.
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 Ward 6 Member of the Council – Democratic Party
KELVIN ROBINSON
Ward 6 Member of the Council
Democratic Party
As a public servant and private businessman, I have been
dedicated to serving our community.
As Chief of Staff to former Mayor Anthony Williams, I worked to
empower residents to help rebuild our city, and as a small
business owner and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and
Chair, I have continued to bring neighborhoods together to
address crime, provide health care, encourage smart
development and expand activities for our youth.
With your vote, I will fight to improve Ward 6 schools and
recreation centers, reduce juvenile crime, provide job skills
training and encourage community dialogue to facilitate smart
development. For more, visit www.kelvinfordccouncil.com.
TOMMY WELLS
Ward 6 Member of the Council
Democratic Party
I am working to build a livable, walkable city, and I ask for your
support. At its best, Washington offers the possibility of “fiveminute living,” where most everything we need is within a short
walk or transit ride of our homes. But we must do more so
every resident can enjoy our city’s benefits.
We must expand transportation options, insist on educational
excellence, create and preserve neighborhood amenities,
cultivate safe and diverse communities, protect our
environment and clean up the Anacostia, and promote
sustainable growth in every neighborhood.
Let’s build a livable, walkable city together! Get involved at
www.tommyWells2010.com.
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 U.S. Representative – Democratic Party
NATE BENNETT-FLEMING
U.S. Representative
Democratic Party
With President Obama in the White House, the time is NOW to
end “taxation without representative” by winning Statehood for
DC. Without more committed, energetic leadership than we’ve
had for the last four years, we will waste this rare opportunity.
BACKGROUND
-Born and raised in Southeast DC (Anacostia)
-Attended Morehouse College, Berkeley Law School, and
Harvard’s School of Government
-Worked with Congresswoman Norton, City Council, and DC Vote
-Won support from Senators Dole and Daschle and Mayors of
Memphis and Philadelphia
-Supported by Gertrude Stein Democrats and DC Latino Caucus
-ALREADY established 14 DC Statehood Chapters at colleges
nationwide
www.electnate.com
MIKE PANETTA
U.S. Representative
Democratic Party
It’s been a privilege to serve as U.S. Representative for the
District of Columbia for the past four years. During this time, I
have been a vocal and productive advocate for Statehood and
full voting representation in Congress. I have generated over
20,000 messages to Congress from constituents from across the
country in support of the DC Voting Rights Act and have
aggressively pushed back on Senators that have tried to change
laws and budgets passed by the DC Council through my PAC, the
Free and Equal DC Fund. I’m a fighter, and I’d like the chance to
keep fighting for you.
 Delegate to the House of U.S. Representative - Republican Party
MISSY REILLY SMITH
Delegate to the U.S. House of
Representatives
Republican Party
My name is Marjorie (Missy) Reilly Smith. I am a life-long
resident of Washington, D.C.
I believe that the family is the nucleus of society, and that the
government should adopt policies that protect children and the
family at all stages of life.
I am pro-life; I believe in traditional marriage; I support a
voucher program in DC so that parents can choose which school
their children attend; I support economic policies that adhere to
a free market, and give small businesses the atmosphere in
which they can start, grow, and prosper-free of suffocating
regulations and crushing taxes.
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 Ward 1 Member of the Council – Republican Party
MARC MORGAN
Ward 1 Member of the Council
Republican Party
Marc Morgan, a proud Ward 1 resident, is a very active
member of the D.C. community, volunteering his time
and energy for several community-based organizations,
and is an active voice in local DC politics. Marc seeks to
bring back jobs and businesses to Ward 1 through
innovative solutions and programs to enable business
owners to get the funding they need, build their
businesses and save money through green technology.
Marc is a father who knows the importance of rebuilding
DC’s educational programs so that the children of DC
have the same choices as their counterparts in the nation
for college.
 Ward 3 Member of the Council – Republican Party
DAVE HEDGEPETH
Ward 3 Member of the Council
Republican Party
Dave Hedgepeth, Esq. is a Litigation Support Specialist
with CACI helping clients handle large-scale litigation
matters from discovery through appeal. He is a graduate
of Colgate University and Catholic University Law School.
Dave resides in the North Cleveland Park/Forest Hills
area of Ward 3 with his wife Justine Kenin, a producer for
NPR News, and his twin daughters Annie and Veda who
attend Murch Elementary. Having two children in the
DCPS system, Dave’s top priority will be education
reform and supporting the efforts of Chancellor Michelle
Rhee to improve DC schools. He can be reached at 202841-4485.
 Ward 5 Member of the Council – Republican Party
TIM DAY
Ward 5 Member of the Council
Republican Party
Ward 5 deserves a committed advocate on the DC
Council.
Tim Day is a current ANC Commissioner running for Ward
5 DC Council. Tim is a Ward 5 native and graduate of DC
Public Schools. He is a University of Maryland graduate
who owns a small accounting firm that employs over 10
people.
As a Councilmember, Tim will focus tirelessly to
implement policies to keep our neighborhoods safe and
to ensure that the business and job growth climate is
strong. Tim will dedicate his work to overhaul and
improve our public education system.
Visit us at www.timdyforward5.com
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 Ward 6 Member of the Council – Republican Party
JIM DeMARTINO
Ward 6 Member of the Council
Republican Party
Jim DeMartino will bring opportunity to the residents of
Ward 6. He is an advocate for school choice and
expanding the educational opportunities for all children.
Jim believes in an accountable education system and
effective skills training for adults. It is his belief that
education and small businesses are the cornerstone to
prosperity for the Ward. Jim understands that small
businesses will drive our community’s economy forward.
By streamlining burdensome regulation, entrepreneurs
will be free to invest and strengthen the Ward’s
economy. Jim grew up in a family-owned business, is a
Marine veteran and currently practices law. 202-5539365.
 United States Representative – Republican Party
NELSON RIMENSNYDER
United States Representative
Republican Party
Since coming to Washington in 1970, I have been a
leader in efforts to achieve home rule and representation
through a vote in the House and a delegate in the
Senate.
If elected, I pledge to devote full time to achieve
territorial status for the District. Territorial government
would provide budget autonomy, allowing the District to
retain and control its own federal taxes.
I have experience and established relationships with
Congressional members and staff that enable me to
mobilize support from both parties. Sending a
Republican to the Hill would give the District credibility
and greater influence in the Congress.
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 Delegate to the House of U.S. Representative - D.C. Statehood Green Party
NATALE (LINO) NICOLA STRACUZZI
1. Statehood for the District of Columbia
Delegate to the U.S. House of
Representatives
D.C. Statehood Green Party
2. New Credit Cardholders' and Banking Bill of Rights
For more Info Google Natale Stracuzzi
3. Restructuring Social Security & Medicare – Making
sure it’s there for us in the future
For more Info Google Natale Stracuzzi
4. New Employee Bill of Rights.
For more Info Google Natale Stracuzzi
5. Restructuring School Systems with federal curriculum
guidelines
For more Info Google Natale Stracuzzi
6. Restructuring Health Care benefits, so it works for the
people
For more Info Google Natale Stracuzzi
Vote Stracuzzi for Congress on the 14th of September
RICK TINGLING-CLEMMONS
Delegate to the U.S. House of
Representative
D.C. Statehood Green Party
I seek to fully represent the 600,000+ disenfranchised
citizens in the District of Columbia, who pay the same or
more taxes, but are denied Statehood – taxation without
representation! On a Congressional level this impacts the
many crises facing District residents – unemployment,
housing, education, health care. Our representative has
exacerbated these crises by not (despite numerous
opportunities) speaking out or effectuating public policy to
address our population’s most desperate concerns. To
quote Frederick Douglass, “Power concedes nothing without
a demand; it never has, it never will.” As you delegate, I will
fight relentlessly for your concerns as citizens of
Washington, DC.
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 Mayor of the District of Columbia – D.C. Statehood Green Party
FAITH
Mayor of the District of Columbia
D.C. Statehood Green Party
All DC citizens, rich and poor, are in shackles controlled by
Congress. I am running to transform DC from a colony into
a state with:
Full voting representation for DC residents in the US House
and Senate.
The right to elect or appoint our own local judges and
District Attorney so they are accountable to us;
The final say on our local budget and local judges without
Congress’ review, veto, or delay;
The right to a fair share tax for non residents who work in
DC;
DC soldiers will return to real democracy at home.
 Chairman of the Council – D.C. Statehood Green Party
ANN C. WILCOX
Chairman of the Council
D.C. Statehood Green Party
ANN C. WILCOX: Candidate for Chair of the City Council,
representing the DC Statehood-Green Party. I am a
twenty-year resident of DC, elected to the DC Board of
Education (Ward 2, 1994-98) and appointed to the DC
Commission on Women. On the school board, I worked to
improve educational curriculum, budgets and facilities. The
DC Statehood-Green Party stands for statehood and full
autonomy for DC. We call for job opportunities for DC
residents (including returning prisoners); affordable
housing; and ending tax breaks for big developers (such as
for convention center hotel). We need a social safety net
for families, children, and seniors.
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 At-Large Member of the Council – D.C. Statehood Green Party
DARRYL L.C. MOCH
At-Large Member of the Council
D.C. Statehood Green Party
DAVID SCHWARTZMAN
At-Large Member of the Council
D.C. Statehood Green Party
“For the People…For A Change.” My pledge is to work for
our citizens putting the people first, always. It is time to
shake up the system bringing the government back to the
people. I am committed to bringing employment to
residents, a working educational system, a fair and
equitable justice system, safe communities, and
government focused on needs of the people with engaging
community and local business. I support:
 STATEHOOD
 SCHOOLS THAT EDUCATE AND PROMOTE
ACHIEVEMENT
 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
 RELIABLE AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT
 RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTING
 ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC SERVICES, HOUSING, AND
HEALTHCARE
 PURPOSEFUL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
MY FOCUS: Confronting the “crisis of everyday living” faced by
our residents. I STAND FOR: Jobs for DC residents, affordable
housing, child care, first rate neighborhood schools, tax relief for
our majority, paid for by modest tax hike for DC millionaires,
ending taxpayer giveaways to developers. Curb the childhood
asthma epidemic and DC carbon emissions. Lower Metro fares,
students riding free, paid for by congestion charge for car
commuters. Eliminate child poverty, create green
jobs/apprenticeship programs in high schools. Workers Rights,
Statehood Now! Bio: D.C. Resident since 1976, Howard
University Professor (environmental scientist, PhD, Brown
University).
www.davidschwartzman.com [email protected] 8299063
U.S. Representative – D.C. Statehood Green Party
JOYCE ROBINSON-PAUL
U.S. Representative
D.C. Statehood Green Party
As a candidate for US Representative, I am grateful for the
opportunity to advocate for STATEHOOD, which would be voting
Houses and Senate representatives. Over 210 years have passed
as DC residents continue to be treated as subjects in a colony,
while our National leaders continue to ignore this injustice.
Equality and self government must prevail over the many
excuses why DC citizens pay, but have no say in our local and
National government. As a Statehood Green candidate, who has
struggled for many years advocating for Statehood, our plight
must end with STATEHOOD4DCNOW. VOTE FOR ME, LET’S FREE
DC.
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Election Day Workers Needed
The Board of Elections and Ethics is recruiting technically savvy registered District of
Columbia voters to serve as Precinct Technicians and Special Ballot Clerks at the polls for
the 2010 Primary and General Election. To volunteer, call the Board at 202-727-2525,
complete the online application at www.dcboee.org or send an e-mail message to
[email protected]. In return for your service, you will receive a $140 stipend.
To be a pollworker, you must:
• Be a registered voter in the District of Columbia
• Be 16 years old or older
• Willing to work a minimum of 16 hours on Election Day*
• Complete mandatory training prior to Election Day
• Not hold any position with a political party or campaign
*Some exceptions include students and others who pre-arrange to work a split shift
Special Ballot Clerks perform the following duties:
• Ensure that all voters who are not able to cast a regular ballot are able to cast a
Special Ballot on Election Day.
• Complete the forms necessary to process each Special Ballot.
• Verify proof of residence provided by Same-Day Registrants.
• Use a laptop computer to type and print voter information.
• Manage the Special Ballot process, including keeping track of voters and forms and
making sure that ballots are cast in the Special Ballot Box.
Precinct Technicians performs the following duties:
• Set up the voting equipment and assist the Precinct Captain with opening
procedures.
• Troubleshoot any difficulties with the voting equipment during the day.
• Assist the Special Ballot Clerk with setting up and breaking down the laptop
computer and processing voters as needed.
• Assist the Touch Screen Clerk with escorting voters to the touch screen voting
machine and activating their ballot.
• At the end of the night, break down the equipment and assist the Precinct Captain
with Closing Procedures.
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the Precinct Captain.
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District of Columbia
Board of Elections and Ethics
One Judiciary Square
441 – 4th Street, NW, Room 250 North
Washington, D.C. 20001-2745
For More Information:
Telephone: (202) 727-2525
Toll-free: 1-866-328-6837
TDD: (202) 639-8916
Fax: (202) 347-2648
Web site: www.dcboee.org
NON PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
WASHINGTON, DC
PERMIT No. 8577
District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics
Togo D. West, Jr., Chairman
Charles R. Lowery Jr., Member
Executive Officers
Rokey Suleman, II, Executive Director
Kenneth J. McGhie, General Counsel
Cecily Collier-Montgomery, Director, OCF
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 PRIMARY ELECTION
Vote Early, by Mail, or at the Polls!