Presidential General Election - November 4, 2008

Voter Registration Deadlines

General Election - October 14, 2008 at 9:00 p.m.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

General Election
The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the General Election is as follows:

If the application is mailed, 4:30 p.m. on October 28, 2008; or
If the application is faxed, 11:59 p.m. on October 28, 2008.

After the deadline, a Late Application for Absentee Ballot must be completed in person at the Board of Elections by November 4, 2008 @ 8:00 p.m.

Re-open Voter Registration, Monday, November 17, 2008

Please contact the Prince George's County Board of Elections. for information about registering to vote or changing your address.

Polling Place Lookup Feature
To determine your polling place for the 2008 Presidential Primary and Presidential Election, click here.

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

City Elections

The next regular City Council election will take place on November 3, 2009. The office of mayor and six council members will be open for election. 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.

To learn more about the current City Council or to contact a councilmember, please visit the City Council section of our website.

Questions about the election may be directed to the City Clerk at 301-809-3029 or email pfleming@cityofbowie.org.