FAQ

  • When does the Special Election start?

    Special Election Early Voting opens July 31 -August 5.

    Voting times are 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday - Saturday, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Sunday

    In person Election Day voting is August 6, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

  • Where can I vote?

    Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)

    Your Special Primary Election mail-in ballot must be returned by 8 pm on Special Primary Election Day, August 6th.

    Completing your Ballot

    When filling out your ballot, remember to:

    • Use black ink to mark your ballot.

    • Sign the return envelope. Do not sign the ballot.

    • Seal your return envelope.

    • Send your ballot using the postage-paid return envelope.Ballots can be submitted via mail (must be postmarked by August 5)

    Returning your Ballot

    First Class Mail – U.S. Post Office

    We urge all voters to return their ballots as soon as possible due to backlogs in the U.S. Postal Service. Your ballot comes with a postage-paid return envelope, so submitting your ballot by mail is free. Your ballot must be postmarked on or before August 6, 2024 for the Special Primary Election. Putting your ballot in a mailbox on election days does not mean it is postmarked.

    Drop Box Locations

    Voters can use a ballot drop box to return their mail-in ballot. Ballot drop boxes are open until 8 pm on election days. The drop box locations are posted here.

    Voting in Person

    In person Early Voting will be offered for the Special Primary Election July 31, 2024 - August 5, 2024 from 10 am - 8 pm each day (except 12 pm – 6 pm on Sunday)

    In person Election Day voting will be offered August 6, 2024 from 7 am - 8 pm.

    Voting will be available at the following Election Vote Centers during Early Voting and on Election Day:

    Accokeek Academy

    1440 Berry Road

    Accokeek, MD 20607

    Ardmore Elementary School

    9301 Ardwick Ardmore Road

    Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

    Calverton Elementary

    3400 Beltsville Road

    Beltsville, MD 20705

    Carrollton Elementary

    8300 Quintana Road

    Hyattsville, MD 20784

    Non-Traditional Program at Edgar Allan Poe

    2001 Shadyside Avenue

    Suitland, MD 20746

    Issac J. Gourdine Middle School

    8700 Allentown Road

    Fort Washington, MD 20744

    Robert Goddard Montessori School

    9850 Good Luck Road

    Lanham, MD 20706

    Non-Traditional Program North (Tall Oaks Vocational High School)

    2112 Church Road

    Bowie, MD 20712

    Thomas Stone Elementary

    4500 34th Street

    Mount Rainier, MD 20712

  • Do I need to register to vote in the Special Election?

    To vote in the 2024 Prince George’s At-Large County Council Special Elections, you must be registered to vote.

    Your voter registration must be up to date with your current address. To update your voter registration, click here.

    To register to vote or to check your registration status, click here. Your voter registration must be up to date with your current address. To update your voter registration, click here.

    You may also register to vote or update your voter registration information in person during early voting or on election day. If you update your address on election day, you will be asked to complete a provisional ballot. An election judge will assist you with this process.

  • Can I volunteer to help the campaign?

    Yes- all are welcome to volunteer. The campaign needs communications and outreach support.

    If interested, please email judymickensmurray2@gmail.com

  • Where can I find more information about the election?

    The Maryland State Board of Elections is the primary place for all election information.

    https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/special_elections.html