Overview
City elections take place in November of odd numbered years. The next election will be on November 5, 2013. The offices of Mayor and six Councilmembers will be up for election.

City elections are administered by the City Clerk Awilda Hernandez at 301-809-3029.

Voting in City Elections
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.

Candidates for City Office
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.