Voting In Bel Air: Everything To Know About Election Day

BEL AIR, MD — Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters in Bel Air have options, whether it is casting their ballots in person or through a ballot drop box.

"Our lines aren't super long and they're moving quickly!" the Harford County Board of Elections reported at 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday.

Harford County residents can vote at any of the following 18 sites:

• The McFaul Activity Center, 525 W MacPhail Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
• Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
• C. Milton Wright High School, 1301 N. Fountain Green Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
• Harford Technical High School, 200 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
• Patterson Mill High School,85 Patterson Mill Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
• Forest Lakes Elementary School, 100 Osborne Parkway, Forest Hill, MD 21050
• Dublin Elementary School, 1527 Whiteford Road, Street, MD 21154
• North Harford High School, 211 Pylesville Road, Pylesville, MD 21132
• Edgewood Rec Center, 1980 Brookside Dr, Edgewood, MD 21040
• Edgewood High School, 2415 Willoughby Beach Road, Edgewood, MD 21040
• Joppatowne Elementary School, 407 Trimble Road, Joppa, MD 21085
• Riverside Elementary School, 211 Stillmeadow Drive, Joppa, MD 21085
• Old Post Elementary School, 2706 Old Philadelphia Road, Abingdon, MD 21009
• Aberdeen Activity Center, 7 Franklin St, Aberdeen, MD 21001
• Aberdeen High School, 251 Paradise Road, Aberdeen, MD 21001
• Havre de Grace High School, 700 Congress Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
• Jarrettsville Fire Hall, 3825 Federal Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, MD 21084
• Fallston High School, 2301 Carrs Mill Road, Fallston, MD 21047

Voters are asked to wear masks. If a voter arrives at a voting center without a mask, election officials will offer the person one.

People who have medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from wearing a mask will be asked to vote using a provisional ballot outside the voting room.

At polling places, voters will be required to stand 6 feet apart, and the number of people inside voting centers will be capped, which may result in lines and wait times, according to election officials.

You can register to vote or update your information on Election Day. If you update your address on Nov. 3, you'll be asked to complete a provisional ballot. For same-day registration, bring a Motor Vehicle Administration-issued driver's license, identification card or change of address card, or a paycheck, bank statement, utility bill or other government document that includes the voter's name and new address.

Voting By Drop Box, Mail-In Ballot

Through Election Day, people can get a ballot in person at their local board of elections — in this case at the Harford County Board of Elections at 133 Industry Lane in Forest Hill — where they will be asked to fill out a form with their name, address and other information. An ID is not required.

Those who want to vote without visiting a polling place can put their ballots in a Harford County ballot drop box until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Five secure ballot drop boxes under 24/7 surveillance have been placed around Harford County:

• Aberdeen Activity Center, 7 Franklin Street, Aberdeen
• McFaul Activity Center, 525 West MacPhail Road, Bel Air
• Edgewood Rec Center, 1980 Brookside Drive, Edgewood
• Harford County Board of Elections, 133 Industry Lane, Forest Hill
• Jarrettsville Fire Hall, 3825 Federal Hill Road, Jarrettsville

What Is On The Ballot?

People will be asked to vote on candidates for President of the United States, a congressperson and on two statewide ballot questions.

See the Harford County sample ballots.

District 1

• Andy Harris (Republican)
• Mia Mason (Democrat)

District 2

• C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger III (Democrat)
• Johnny Ray Salling (Republican)

These proposals are referendums that need voters' approval to become law. People must vote for or against the proposal.

Question 1 (Constitutional Amendment):

"The proposed amendment authorizes the General Assembly, in enacting a balanced budget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, to increase, diminish, or add items, provided that the General Assembly may not exceed the total proposed budget as submitted by the Governor." (Amending Article II Section 17 and Article III Sections 14 and 52 of the Maryland Constitution)

Question 2 (Commercial Gaming Expansion Referendum):

"Do you approve the expansion of commercial gaming in the State of Maryland to authorize sports and events betting for the primary purpose of raising revenue for education?" (Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)

See Also:

• Live Updates: Election Day In Maryland
• Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Harford County
• Casino, NFL Team Contribute To Sports Betting Ballot Push
• Proposed Budget Amendment On Ballot For MD Voters