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Chathamization

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2. Ward 8 race is now down to an 80 vote difference; recount likely. Result will have a big impact on

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Thu May 7, 2015, 09:24 PM

May 2015

the council. It's come down to the well financed ally of Mayor Bowser LaRuby May, and the community organizer Trayon White, who's openly opposed the mayor. White's and interesting candidate (I've liked his positions so far), and also an anti-police brutality activist. You can read some of his positions on the DC for Democracy (DC's DFA chapter) questionnaire that he answered (as I understand it, LaRuby May didn't answer her questionnaire).

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It's election day for Wards 4 and 8; and though it's not being talked about, this could have big [View all] Chathamization Apr 2015 OP

Low-turnout (14.78% so far); Mayor Muriel Bowsers well funded ally in Ward 4 won, and her well Chathamization Apr 2015 #1

Ward 8 race is now down to an 80 vote difference; recount likely. Result will have a big impact on Chathamization May 2015 #2

LaRuby May ended up beating Trayon White by 79 votes. They will face off against each other again Chathamization May 2015 #3