Election Information
City Elections
City elections take place in November of odd numbered years. The next election will be on November 3, 2009.
The office of mayor and six Council members are up for election.
Voters
Only those individuals who permanently reside within the corporate limits of the City of Bowie may vote in City elections. Voters registered with the Prince George's County Board of Elections at a City of Bowie address are automatically registered for City elections. (The voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2009 election was October 2, 2009.)
Candidates (The deadline to file for office was October 2, 2009.)
Residents who are registered voters can file for elected office in the Office of the City Clerk. Please call the City Clerk at 301-809-3029 in advance to verify filing eligibility requirements and to arrange a filing date and time.
Candidates for elected office must fill out a Certificate of Nomination and submit a payment of $25. Appointment of a treasurer must be done at the time of filing for office.
Ballots
View the sample ballot for the November 3, 2009 election.
City elections are administered by the City Clerk.
Contact:
Pamela Fleming, City Clerk
Phone #: 301-809-3029
Email: pfleming@cityofbowie.org
National, State and County Elections
The Prince George’s County Board of Elections administers national, state and county elections. Voters must be registered to vote in advance of an election.
Contact:
Prince George's County Board of Elections
16201 Trade Zone Ave., Suite 108
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-430-8020
Fax: 301-430-8080
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F
email: election@co.pg.md.us
