In November, the Ward 3 Democratic Committee elected precinct delegates. Now through December 4th, the local party is inviting people to nominate themselves for at-large delegate seats. But who are the Ward 3 Democrats? What do they do? How do people get involved? For answers, we turned to Phil Thomas, the Ward 3 Democratic Committee […]
My DC voting story: Few voters, lots of enthusiastic first-time election workers
by Marlene Berlin I love Election Day. You can usually find me outside the Capital Memorial Church during the busy times before and after work, passing out literature for one local pol or another. It’s a time to greet neighbors, talk about the neighborhood, and chat with others who, like me, come out to support […]
Few lines and short waits for early voters at UDC and Murch Vote Centers
by Marlene Berlin Early voting is now under way in the District, and at two sites in ANC 3F – the gyms at UDC and Murch Elementary. UDC is home to one of the DC Board of Election’s “Super Vote Centers.” The UDC Sports Complex is tucked away in the northwest corner of the campus […]
Our 2020 Ward 3 voter guide: From the at-large Council seats to ANC 3F
We’re updating this article periodically with candidate questionnaires and other information as they are published. New on 10/6: ANC candidate questionnaires. We’re pretty sure you’ve made up your mind about the presidential candidate you’re backing in this election. But what about the crowded at-large DC Council race? Who will you pick for at-large member of […]
We’re hosting an ANC 3F candidates forum, with CM Cheh moderating, on Oct. 1
Forest Hills Connection is hosting a virtual forum on Thursday, October 1st for the eight candidates for ANC 3F. And we’re excited to announce that Council member Mary Cheh, herself a resident of ANC 3F, will moderate the discussion. We’ll start the proceedings on Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Connect here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82202682892?pwd=dmw3SE04MzdsU2ZoNjhNOVh6R3dTQT09 Or dial in: 301-715-8592 […]
Meet the Candidates: Monika Nemeth for ANC 3F06
This is the final installment of our series on the candidates for ANC 3F. We started with the newcomers, publishing statements from Alexandria Appah in 3F02, Dipa Mehta in 3F03, Stan Wall in 3F04, Claudette David and Ryan Keefe in 3F05, and Matt Buechner in 3F07. We’re wrapping up the series with the two incumbents, […]
Meet the Candidates: David Cristeal for 3F01
Whether you’re voting by mail or in person, the last thing we want is for you to look at your ballot and ask yourself, “Who is THAT?” The candidates for ANC are among those everyone should get to know, as their resolutions on matters important to their neighborhoods are given great weight by DC agencies. […]
Meet the Candidates: Matt Buechner for ANC 3F07
In early October, ballots for the November 3rd election will start arriving in the mailboxes of registered voters. The names on the ballots will include the candidates for president and at-large members of the DC Council. And, if you live in ANC 3F (which encompasses much of the 20008 Zip code’s northern half), you will […]
Meet the Candidates: Claudette David and Ryan Keefe for ANC 3F05
In the November 3rd election, there are eight candidates for ANC 3F’s seven single member districts. Depending on where you live, you’ll see at least one of their names on your ballot. And we’d like to help you get to know them better. Click to go straight to the 3F05 candidates’ statements We’ve published the […]
Meet the Candidates: Stan Wall for ANC 3F04
The names on your November 3 election ballot shouldn’t be unfamiliar. This week and next, we’re helping you get to know the people running for a neighborhood body that carries “great weight” with DC agencies and leaders. There are eight candidates for ANC 3F’s seven single member districts. So far we have published statements from […]