Voting early gives us the power to make our voices heard on our own terms, before Election Day and before anyone else gets to decide what happens next. But making a plan takes more than intention. It takes information and resources. That's why we are participating in No Kings: Vote Early, a nationwide day of action.
On October 17, you will have the opportunity to join others from your ward to vote early.
Each ward is hosting a vote early event to not only encourage more of us to make a plan and vote early, but to also celebrate the power we have in community.
Check out the details below for each ward.
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Join Wards 1 and 2 at Spark Social (2009 14th St NW) between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Stay for some activities, then join a group walk to drop your ballot. First drop walk at 11:30 AM.
At Spark Social, you will have the opportunity to make Vote Totes or Vote Early stickers, join a team to publicize and celebrate our Ward 1 and 2 drop boxes, make zines, and more!
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Spark Social @ 10:30AM
Join Wards 1 and 2 at Spark Social (2009 14th St NW) between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Stay for some activities, then join a group walk to drop your ballot. First drop walk at 11:30 AM.
At Spark Social, you will have the opportunity to make Vote Totes or Vote Early stickers, join a team to publicize and celebrate our Ward 1 and 2 drop boxes, make zines, and more!
Noisemaking at 13th and Mass @ 7 PM
Join the 13th & Mass nightly noisemaking group at 7PM and bring your ballot with you. After noisemaking, we'll make our way to the Stead Park ballot drop-box location and vote early as a group.
If you attend noisemaking you'll walk over with Erin. If you come straight to the drop box, you'll be meeting Jill at 7:30!
After we vote early together we're going to joyfully head over to Aslin or another nearby bar on 14th street for some Ward 2 fun.
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Please take the pledge to be notified when a vote early action is planned in Ward 3.
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We'll joyfully take up space and share info on early voting and election protection plans. Bring your ballot to vote early with your community. Coffee, donuts, and kids activities will be provided.
Postcard Writing at the Petworth Library @ 12 PM
Afterwards, we are hosting a postcard writing party across the street at the Petworth Library. We will be writing to VA-05 residents to help us protect democracy and Home Rule. All supplies will be provided.
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Vote Early at the ballot box outside of Busboy’s (625 Monroe St NE) @ 10 - 12PM
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H St / NoMa (9 AM @ Tango Pastry and 3:30 PM @ Solid State Books)
Join your H Street community for two walks: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. We'll meet at a Procott neighborhood business, walk together to drop off our ballots, and then head to another Procott H St business to eat, drink, and socialize with neighbors. Join the chat to learn more.
Bring your completed ballot, properly sealed in its envelope, to the dropbox at the Southwest Library (900 Wesley Place SW) at 12 PM. After voting, we'll enjoy snacks, treats, and drinks while socializing and celebrating democracy. Please bring snacks/treats to share if you're able. Other voters (and future voters) are welcome to join the fun! Join the chat to learn more.
Eastern Market @ 10 AM
The Lincoln Park Free DC noisemakers will gather to VOTE EARLY. Join us at the north end of Eastern Market at 10am and wear your Free DC, Hands Off DC, or other DC gear.
Take a selfie dropping off your ballot, say hi to a neighbor! After dropping off our ballots, we will walk to get a snack or drink at Mott’s Market or a favorite neighborhood spot.
Accessibility: This is an outdoor area. Ballot drop box is outside the North Hall of Eastern Market.
Feel free to drop by to drop off your ballot 10-12 or later. Encourage friends to join you. Eastern Market has accessible public restrooms.
A volunteer will be available with Free DC information
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GiGi’s Coffee Roasters @ 10-12PM
Join Ward 7 every third Saturday for a coffee social at Gigi’s Coffee Roasters. Get to know your neighbors, learn more about Free DC, and join us as we build the local movement to protect DC Home Rule and win lasting dignity for our communities.
This month, we’ll be writing post cards in support of the movement to flip VA-5 and bringing our ballots to the ballot box to vote early.
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Join us to wheat paste important election information in our Ward 8 neighborhoods. Stay tuned for details on time and location.