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Happy Election Day! |
| The outcome of today’s national election is going to deeply affect D.C., perhaps more than any other city in the country. So, if you care about your city, your neighbors, please go vote today. We’ve got a local election guide that makes it easy-peasy. |
| A few housekeeping items: |
| - 🚘 To get to the polls, Lime is offering free 30-minute rides to and from polling places. Plus, Uber and Lyft are offering 50% rides to polling stations.
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- 👍 Lastly, don't forget to hold on to your “I Voted” sticker to cash in on the election day freebies below!
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What DC's Talking About
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 | How Will The Next President Change DC? | As we await tomorrow's election, there are a lot of things to think about, but let’s focus on what it will mean for us Washingtonians. What would a Harris presidency actually mean for D.C.? What about a Trump presidency? [City Cast DC 🎧] |
| DMV Schools Install Vape Detectors | Public schools in Alexandria, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties are installing vape detectors to alert administrators when students are vaping. This is part of a national movement to limit young people's access to nicotine products. [Axios] |
| Kevin Tien Looks To Open Asian Market | Moon Rabbit chef Kevin Tien is planning to open an upscale Asian market near Capital One Arena. Plans for the market include an Asian grocery store, prepared foods section, food stalls, and an Asian bakery. Tien is still waiting on grants before finalizing the timeline. [Axios] |
| Election Day Road Closures | A bunch of roads near Howard University are closed today for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign election night watch party, including part of Georgia Ave. [DDOT] |
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DC’s Best Election Watch Parties
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If there is one thing D.C. goes all in on, it’s election night. But there is nothing worse than watching the polls alone. Celebrate, commiserate, and enjoy cheap food and drink while watching it all go down on the big screen. |
| Drink Specials |
| Cucina Morini (Mt. Vernon) | 5 - 10 p.m. | Cucina Morini is running its $7 martini special all night. They’re also hosting an Election Day Cocktail Battle, where you can sample each one for $7, then vote for your favorite while watching the election results roll in. |
| Metrobar (Brookland) | 4 - 11 p.m. | Enjoy Kamala drink specials while watching the news updates on their 20-foot screen. |
| Immigrant Food (Ballston) | 4 - 11 p.m. | Ease your election anxiety with 50% off bottles of wine all night at the Ballston Immigrant Food. Guests should reserve a table in advance. |
| The Golden Age (Dupont) | Until winner is announced | This cocktail bar is offering discounted drinks until close OR until there’s a winner announced! They’ll be showing the results on their TV in the back room. |
| Food Specials |
| Johnny Pistolas (Adams Morgan) | 7 - 11 p.m. | Grab $10 cocktails and $3/$4 tacos all night long to stave off the election blues. |
| Madhatter (Dupont) | 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Watch the action go down on Madhatter’s 20 TV screens. They’ll have a $10 Smash Burger & Fries special, $24 margarita pitchers, $30 bottles of wine, and $6 drafts all night long. |
|  People at Union Pub watch the first presidential debate of the 2024 election between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. (The Washington Post /Getty Images) | Get Me to the Open Bar |
| Shaw’s Tavern (Shaw) | 7 - 11 p.m. | For $99, enjoy the 4-hour open bar of beer, wine, and house spirits, a dinner buffet, passed apps, and plenty of TVs with sound. |
| Dirty Water (H Street) | 6:30 p.m. - until winner is declared | The only Republican watch party we found, Dirty Water is having a $30 open bar with Bud and Shock Top drafts along with hard iced teas. |
| Activity-Based Watch Parties |
| The Merry Pin (Takoma Park) | 4 - 11 p.m. | Happy hour specials run all night long at this craft store/bar, plus anyone working on a Kamala Harris craft gets 10% off. |
| Lulu's Winegarden (Shaw) | 7 - 9 p.m. | Distract yourself by playing Election Day trivia with presidential-themed questions while watching the poll results. Win prizes and enjoy discounts on all fizzy bevs while you play! Reservations encouraged. |
| DC Comedy Clubhouse (U Street Corridor) | 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. | Kick off the night with a political comedy show then stay for the cheap tacos, election-themed cocktails, and big-screen TVs. |
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What To Do
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Tuesday, Nov. 5
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Wednesday, Nov. 6
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Election Day Freebies! |
| Use your “I Voted” sticker to get these freebies and discounts around D.C. today. |
| 🍨 Head to Van Leeuwen and get a $3 scoop of your choice. | 🍩 Get a free original glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme. | 🧀 Get free queso at Republic Cantina. | 🥂 Get a complimentary Aperol spritz at Lucy Bar. |
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