Special Election: Vote In Baltimore County During Coronavirus

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The special election to fill the vacancy left by the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings is set for Tuesday, April 28. Two candidates are vying for the congressional seat in District 7: Republican Kimberly Klacik and Democrat Kweisi Mfume.

Voters from Baltimore County, Baltimore City and Howard County make up District 7. In Baltimore County, there is one place people can vote in person, but all voters are strongly encouraged to vote by mail due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

Ballots must be returned with a postmark of April 28.

If voters prefer not to put their ballots in the mail, they can use a ballot drop box. In Baltimore County, one is in Hunt Valley, while another is at Martin's West. For the Congressional District 7 special general election, drop boxes are available at these locations from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 27, and Tuesday, April 28:

• Baltimore County Board of Elections Office, 11112 Gilroy Rd., Ste. 104 Hunt Valley, MD 21031
• Martin's West 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244

Ballots were sent April 8, according to the Maryland Board of Elections, and voters must make their selection, sign an oath on the back of the envelope in black ink and drop it in the mail or drop box. No postage is necessary.

Those who cannot vote by mail, did not get their mailed ballot or need assistance can vote in person.

In-person voting for the special election will occur from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Martin's West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244.

"To slow the spread of COVID-19, all voters in the 7th Congressional District are strongly encouraged to vote by mail," the Maryland Board of Elections said in a statement. "The process is secure and the most effective way to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus."

If people try to vote more than once, the Maryland Board of Elections shares that information with law enforcement. Anyone found guilty of voting twice may have to pay a fine of $5,000 and/or serve five years in jail.

Not sure about your district or voting status? Check voter registration information through the state board of elections.

Those with questions may contact the Baltimore County Board of Elections at 410-887-5700 or elections@baltimorecountymd.gov.

See Also:

• District 7 Special Election: Kweisi Mfume Wins Democratic Race
• Coronavirus Postpones Maryland Primaries From April: Hogan
• Who Could Succeed Elijah Cummings in Maryland's 7th District?
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