Bates Area Civic Association

Special Election for Ward 5 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia

• Election date:
  May 15
  • Calendar of Key Dates and Deadlines *
• Contests on the ballot:
  This special election has been scheduled to fill a single vacancy in the office of Ward 5 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia.
  • Candidates who have filed to appear on the ballot
  • Sample ballot (when available)
• Eligible voters:
  All registered voters in Ward 5 are eligible to vote in this election.
  • Map of Ward 5 *
• Where and when to vote:
  Voters may choose to cast ballots early, by mail or at their assigned polling place on May 15.
  • Early voting using a paper ballot:
    Old Council Chambers
    One Judiciary Square
    441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 250 North
    Saturday, May 5 and Monday, May 7 – Saturday, May 12
    8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Early voting using a touch screen ballot:
    Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
    1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
    Saturday, May 5 and Monday, May 7 – Saturday, May 12
    8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • By mail:
    Requests for an absentee ballot must be received by May 8. An absentee ballot request form can be submitted here. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Board within 10 days of the election.
  • At the polls:
    Only the 18 precincts in Ward 5 will be open. You can look up your assigned polling place here.
    Polls open on May 15 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.