Ward 8 Special Election Walk to the Polls

The Historic Anacostia Block Association (HABA) is partnering with the Washington Area Bicycle Association (WABA) to get out the vote on Election Day for the Ward 8 Special Election.

Join us on Election Day—Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.— for complimentary coffee and tea at Sweet Tooth Cafe before a three (3) block walk to Union Temple Baptist Church to cast your vote for next Ward 8 Councilmember.

If you have already voted by mail, drop box, or in-person at an early voting center, we encourage you to still meet up with us on Election Day morning for a fun social meet up and to show your support for voting rights in DC. 

Details: 

• 8:00 a.m. Meet at Sweet Tooth—2323 Martin Luther King Boulevard SE
• 8:30 a.m. Walk 
• 8:45 a.m. Voting at Union Temple Baptist Church—1225 W ST SE

This event will take place rain or shine.

Who Can Vote?

• If you are a Ward 8 resident, including if you are a non-U.S. Citizen, you are eligible to vote and may register online or at any voting center including on Election Day.
• Eligible voters can vote at any voting center location in DC.

Why Should You Participate?

• Support the candidate that you believe will best represent W8. W8 has been without a DC Council representative since February 2025.
• Use your voice / your vote. Elected officials and candidates closely monitor what communities vote and their priorities. 
• Stretch those legs. Walking is a great low impact way to meet your health and fitness goals.
• Meet your neighbors. Gather with and meet fellow community members.
• Support a local business. Sweet Tooth is one of the newest sit-down food establishments in Historic Anacostia. Food options will be available for purchase.