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Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I move to another
address in Prince George's County?
- Send your change of address in writing to the Board of Elections.
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- If I move from another county
to Prince George's County, do I need to re-register?
- No, Maryland has continuous registration. Just send a change of address
note to the proper Election Board.
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- Can I register on election
day?
- No, registration books are closed 21 days before the Primary and General
Elections.
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- What about joining a Political
Party?
- At the time of registration, a citizen may choose to join a political
party. Only the Democratic and Republican parties hold primaries. Whether
a citizen belongs to a party or not has no bearing on a citizen's vote
in General Elections.
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- I didn't vote in the Primary;
can I vote in the General Election?
- Yes, a vote in one election is not a requirement for anothe
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- How may I receive an absentee
ballot?
- You can write to the Prince George's County Board of Elections, 16201
Trade Zone Avenue, Suite 108 Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774, or you
may call at (301) 430-8020.
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- Must I vote by absentee
ballot if I apply?
- Yes, even if your plans change, once you submit an application and
a ballot has been mailed to you that is how you must vote in that particular
election.
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- Do I need my voter's card
to vote?
- No, your voter's card is an information card only; you are not required
to have it on election day although it is very helpful to the election
judges working at the polls.
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- How
may I obtain another voter's card if I lost my original one?
- Call the Board of Elections and request a duplicate card.
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Does a change of address
at the MVA change my voter registration? - If you make a change of address within Prince George's County, the
MVA will share this information with the Election Office and you will
get a new voter's card. If you move to or from another county or state
you must re-register.
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Can I vote at any voting
location that I pass on election day? - No, the Board of Elections assigns you a very specific location to
vote based on the address on your registration record. We cannot stress
enough how important it is to keep your address up to date with the
Election Office.
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May I use my sample ballot
in the voting booth? - Yes, you can pre-mark your sample ballot and take it with you into
the voting booth as a voting aid. This will actually help to speed up
the voting process.
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I'm a member of the armed
forces stationed overseas. How can I vote by absentee ballot?
- The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) in the Office of the
Secretary of Defense is responsible for administering the Uniformed
and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. This law provides that members
of the U.S. Uniformed Services and merchant marine and their family
members may vote absentee while away from their place of voting residence,
wherever stationed, within or outside the United States. For detailed
information on registering and obtaining an absentee ballot, please
visit the FVAP web site, or call 1-800-438-VOTE.
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