Voting Underway In Prince George's County: Everything To Know

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Tuesday is the last day to vote in Maryland. The polls are still open, but they won't be for much longer.

Whether you need to know where to vote or where you can drop your ballot, Patch has your back. Here is everything you need to know about the election in Prince George's County.

What District Am I In?

While every voter will have the same names on their presidential ballot, their specific address determines the other races they see. The full Prince George's County ballot is available here, but there are easier ways to tell which races you can vote in.

Unlike the Senate, each Marylander only has one delegate in the United States House of Representatives. To determine which congressional district you are a part of, enter your ZIP code at this link.

Five Board of Education seats are up for grabs in Prince George's County. Your school district determines who represents you on the board. Head to this website to see which district you live in.

The county also has a searchable map that lists federal, state and local representatives, but it takes longer to load. Punch your address into the map to find your delegates.

Prince George's County is in Circuit 7 of the Maryland Circuit Court. Every Maryland voter is eligible to vote in the at-large race in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.

Who's Running For Office?

Every candidate up for election in Prince George's County is listed below. Their party, where applicable, is noted next to their name.

Each candidate's name is linked to their campaign website. One judge does not have a campaign page, so Patch linked to his profile in the state's court system. Special instructions and circumstances are listed in parenthesis.

President and Vice President of the United States:

• Donald J. Trump and Michael Pence (Republican)
• Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (Democrat)
• Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy Spike Cohen (Libertarian)
• Howie Gresham Hawkins and Angela Walker (Green)
• Jerome M. Segal and John de Graaf (Bread and Roses)

Representative of U.S. Congressional District 4:

• George E. McDermott (Republican)
• Anthony G. Brown (Democrat)

Representative of U.S. Congressional District 5:

• Chris Palombi (Republican)
• Steny H. Hoyer (Democrat)

Board of Education Member for County Council District 1 (Only One Candidate Is Running):

• David H. Murray

Board of Education Member for County Council District 4:

• Shayla Adams-Stafford
• Bryan M. Swann

Board of Education Member for County Council District 5 (Only One Candidate Is Running):

• Raaheela Ahmed

Board of Education Member for County Council District 7:

• Alexis Nicole Branch
• Kenneth F. Harris II

Board of Education Member for County Council District 8:

• Edward Burroughs III
• Gary Lee Falls

Judge in Circuit 7 of the Maryland Circuit Court (You Can Vote for up to Five Candidates):

• April T. Ademiluyi
• Wytonja Curry
• ShaRon M. Grayson Kelsey
• Jared Michael McCarthy
• Cathy H. Serrette
• Gladys Weatherspoon

Judge At-Large of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals (Voting for His Continuance in Office):

• E. Gregory Wells

What Questions Are On The Ballot?

These proposals are referendums that need voters' approval to become law. If passed, the first two questions would alter the listed Maryland laws. The names of these petitions are linked to supplementary, nonpartisan information.

The remaining propositions, if adopted, would allow Prince George's County to fund several projects by selling bonds. Residents can vote for or against the following motions.

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) Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sports and Event Wagering

Question A (Bond Issue - Public Works and Transportation Facilities Bonds)

• "AN ACT enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $178,150,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of, Public Works and Transportation Facilities (including roads and bridges, parking lots and maintenance facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein."

Question B (Bond Issue - Library Facilities Bonds):

• "AN ACT enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $28,829,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Library Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefore, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefore, as defined therein."

Question C (Bond Issue - Public Safety Facilities Bonds):

• "AN ACT enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $44,477,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of, Public Safety Facilities (including Fire Department Facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein."

Question D (Bond Issue - County Buildings Bonds):

• "AN ACT enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $133,000,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of County Buildings, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein."

Question E (Bond Issue - Community College Facilities Bonds):

• "AN ACT enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $121,714,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Community College Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor; as defined therein."

How Do I Register To Vote?

Online voter registration closed on Oct. 13, but Marylanders can still register at a polling center on Election Day. To find out if you're already registered to vote, head to the state board of elections website.

How Do I Vote By Mail?

It is now too late to safely return your ballot by mail. If you still have your mail-in ballot, election officials recommend returning it to a dropbox as soon as possible.

How Do I Vote By Dropbox?

Voters can place their absentee ballot at one of 42 secured dropboxes. The first 22 bins opened between Sept. 28 and Sept. 30. An additional 20 drop-offs opened between Oct. 15 and Oct. 17. Residents using this method must drop off their ballot by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Where Can I Vote Early?

Early voting took place at these 11 sites, but Monday was the last day to head to the polls early.

Where Can I Vote On Election Day?

Residents can vote at one of 41 locations on Nov. 3. They will be open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Masks are required.

What Are The Deadlines And Dates?

• Voter Registration: Register by Oct. 13 or at the polls during early or Election Day voting
• Absentee Ballot Application: Must be received by mail or submitted online by Oct. 20
• First Round Of Drop Boxes Open: Sept. 30
• Second Round of Drop Boxes Open: Oct. 17
• Early Voting Starts: Oct. 26 (Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day)
• Early Voting Ends: Nov. 2
• Absentee Ballot Return: Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3
• Drop Boxes Close: 8 p.m. on Nov. 3
• Election Day: Nov. 3 (Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

More information on these dates, applications and locations is available here.

Who Can I Contact With Problems?

The Maryland State Board of Elections is reachable by phone at (410) 269-2840 and (800) 222-8683. The board's email is info.sbe@maryland.gov.

The Prince George's County Board of Elections is available at (301) 341-7300. The election officials can also be reached at election@co.pg.md.us.

If you have problems voting or have additional questions, the national, nonpartisan Election Protection hotline is available at these numbers and in these languages:

• English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)
• Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)
• Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287)
• Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683

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