Prince George's County's First African-American Settlement (1924)
US General Election: Nov 3, 2026
Election Day: November 03, 2026 (7 am until 8 pm)
Early Voting: October 22-27, 2026 (7 am until 8 pm, including Sat/Sunday)
Get excited about the US General Election on November 3! Your vote for presidential and down ballot candidates, e.g., Maryland's US Congressional seats and local judges, is vital - it’s a game-changing election for the future of our nation.
By casting a vote, you're making your voice heard and actively upholding the fundamental democratic values that make the United States exceptional.
> Elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/Primary_candidates has a full list of ballot seats.
On Election Day, November 3, voters will need to choose “For” or “Against,” for each of the MD State charter amendments and bond bills on the ballot.
> Read the ballot measures affecting PG County, so you're fully informed before you vote!
Election Quick Facts
1.
Voting Deadlines
REQUEST BALLOT ONLINE:
Tues, Oct 15 to receive in mail
Fri, Oct 30 (to download and print)
voterservices.elections.maryland.gov
/OnlineMailinRequest/InstructionsStep1
BY MAIL:
Tues, Oct 27 ballot must be received at:
PG County Board of Elections
1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A
Largo, MD 20774
IN PERSON:
Tues, Nov 3, by 8 pm. Visit the PG County Board of Elections' website for hours of operation and specimen ballots: princegeorgescountymd.
gov/boards-commissions/board-elections
2.
Am I Registered?
If you've voted before, have your registration card, and have not moved, you're all set. If you have changed your address through the MVA, the Elections Board is automatically notified.
Not Sure if you're registered?
Go to voterservices.elections.
maryland.gov/votersearch
4.
Get Ready... and Vote!
Early voting Oct 22-27, 2026
(7 am until 8 pm, including Sat/Sunday) is at special Early Voting Centers
On Election Day, voting is 7 am to 8 pm
Find your polling place:
voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch has a lookup to make sure you go to the correct polling place.
Do your homework! Get a sample ballot online that shows the candidates and ballot measures, for which you'll cast your vote:
ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup
You can lookup county ballot questions at: elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026
/ballot_questions.html
3.
What's Open/Closed on Election Day?
Open: PG County government offices, post offices and banks will be open Tues, Nov 3.
Closed: Schools will be closed.
Eligible to Vote if you're:
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A US citizen
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A Maryland resident
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18 by General Election (Nov 5)
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Not found by a court as incapable of voting by reason of mental disability
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Not convicted of buying / selling votes
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Finished serving a prison sentence, or on parole / probation
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In pre-trial detention and haven’t been convicted of charge(s)
Returning citizens are not automatically
re-enrolled to vote, to go: campaignlegal.org/restoreyourvote
Voters without
Traditional Residences
It's not mandatory for a citizen to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. You can provide an alternative description of your residence, even if experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct (and appropriate ballot).
The mailing address on your registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail.
More info: vote411.org
Voters with Disabilities
The Board of Elections has supplemental technology at Early Voting Centers and at Election Day polling places. Tech includes ballot marking devices, headsets and keypads, listening to ballot selections and using the keypad, high contrast and large print functions and other assistive devices.
There is also an online tool most voters are able to use to mark ballots for mailing.
You may bring a friend or ask two election judges to help: elections.maryland.gov/
voting/ accessibility.html