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Kendall writes: “Good Morning!! Came out to AME Church to vote this morning (our designated voting center) and saw it was closed, redirecting voters. Please put the word out!”

Thanks to Camille for sharing: “DC it’s time to ROCK YOUR #VOTE Polling places here. Wait times for most here * Free ride to get there here * Free pizza while u wait here * Hotline for issues 1-866-687-8683

If you returned ballot by mail and @Vote4DC still shows “not received”, vote Provisional IN PERSON by 8pm.” Read More

Photos by kate (@KaterCon)

Thanks to Kate for sharing:

“The winds of change are sure blowing wild and free downtown. Non-scalable walls going up around the White House. Also going up: the National Christmas Tree” Read More

We spoke about seeing boards going up around town but this seems next level. Thanks to Isabel for sending: “GW emailed this to me today in preparation for the election on Tuesday. Have any of you ever seen something like this before?”

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Photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

I’d like to hear if folks know of bars/restaurants that will be showing election returns on Nov 3. I’ve looked online but nothing much comes up. Four years ago I watched at Red Derby and have fond memories of the experience (despite the outcome of the election). I hope that there are opportunities to come together to watch the drama unfold, despite COVID realities.”

Ed. Note: Could be some good overlap for our recent discussions on where to watch sports and where to go while staying warm outside. And of course, I second and recommend, always, Red Derby.

From a press release:

“On November 3, 2020, Election Day, Bartenders Against Racism (BAR) will provide water and other supplies to people waiting in line to vote as part of their #HYDRATETHEVOTE initiative. Expecting record numbers of people at the polls, BAR is building on its successful “supplytending” program that provided necessities for peaceful protestors at most DC-based demonstrations this past summer. The organization is calling for volunteers to give out supplies at polling stations and for donations to support efforts.

“This may be the most important election in our lifetimes – especially for people of color like me. And we believe that everyone should be able to exercise their right to vote,” said Allison Lane, president of Bartenders Against Racism. “We should celebrate voting, not suffer through it. We’ve got voter’s backs this year.”

BAR is calling on everyone to help by volunteering to “adopt” a polling location in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Montgomery and Prince Geroge’s counties to distribute water, snacks and other supplies to voters waiting in line. Read More

Connecticut Ave and Van Ness Street, NW

Thanks to Tom for sending: “Boarding up store fronts at Connecticut and Van Ness. What’s about to happen?”

Anyone else seeing boards go up elsewhere around town? If so, where?

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“Dear PoPville,

I’m planning on voting in-person on Election Day. Wasn’t able to get a mail in ballot on time and can’t swing early voting. If the polling place opens at 7, any advice on what time I should arrive to not wait too long in line once they’re open? I’d be going to the polling station near Union Market and was thinking of arriving around 6 but might have to be earlier. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!”

Thanks to Ammie for sending: “Just voted at capital one arena. No wait time. They are giving out masks in addition to the I voted sticker.”

“Dear PoPville,

A crop of new signs popped up on our block today, then we noticed a large pile by the trash on a side street. Are campaign representatives allowed to move other campaign’s signs?”

On Thursday we shared from Attorney General Racine’s office:

“Is it legal to destroy election signs in the lead up to the election?

No. It is illegal under District law to intentionally remove, deface, damage, or destroy a lawfully placed billboard, poster, sign or other material relating to a candidate or referendum in the 30 days before the election or up to four days after the election. Read More

Photo by Amuse Booze “Line is not bad and moving at a decent pace.”

Ed. Note: You can find all the early vote centers, including wait times!!?!!, in D.C. here.

Steph asks: “good morning and happy early voting! Do you know what entrance to use for the nationals stadium voting?”

From the Nats:

“Voting at Nats Park

o Nationals Park will open as an early voting site beginning Tuesday, October 27 and will stay open through Election Day on Tuesday, November 3.

o Early Voting – Tuesday, October 27 – Monday, November 2 from 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

o Election Day – Tuesday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

o Voters will enter the ballpark through the Home Plate Gate, Read More