General Information and Deadlines

 

This webpage offers a step-by-step guide for Voters who want to participate in the upcoming Presidential Election. 

Voters are being encouraged to vote by mail, but if you choose to vote in person, below is the information needed to vote during early voting or on Election Day.

***MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO VOTE IN PERSON***

• Register to Vote - deadline to register is October 13, 2020

• Request a Mail-in Ballot - request must be received by October 20, 2020

• Vote during Early Voting - October 26th - November 2nd, including Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am - 8:00pm

  • Early Voting Centers - https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/2020%20Early%20Voting%20Ce...

    • The Early Voting Center in Laurel is at Laurel High School, 8000 Cherry Lane

    • Complete list of Early Voting Centers in Maryland: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/2020%20Early%20Voting%20Ce...

• Vote on Election Day - November 3, 2020, 7:00am - 8:00pm

  • Voters can cast their vote at any Voting Center in their county of residence.

  • Election Day Centers - https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/PG20_List%20of%20Election%...

    • The two locations in Laurel are:

      • Laurel High School - 8000 Cherry Lane

      • Deerfield Run School Community Center - 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road (Rte. 197)

      • Complete list of Voting Centers in Maryland on Election Day: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/PG20_List%20of%20Election%...

• Vote by Mail  - Ballots MUST BE postmarked on or before November 3rd. (Putting your ballot in a mailbox on November 3 does not mean it is postmarked)

  • Complete your Ballot

  • Sign It, Seal It, Send It

  • Return your Ballot to:

    • US Post Office

    • Drop Box locations in the State - https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/PG20_Drop%20Box%20Location...

    • Drop Box locations in Prince George's County: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/31910/PGC-2020...

    • The two locations in the Laurel area are:

      • Laurel High School - 8000 Cherry Lane

      • Deerfield Run School Community Center - 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road (Rte. 197)

 

 

If you hear or read something about the 2020 Presidential Election and are unsure if it is true, the State of Maryland has a Rumor Control page you can visit at https://elections.maryland.gov/press_room/rumor_control.html. Stay in the know!

 

 

To vote in the 2020 Election, you must be registered to vote. To learn more about who can register to vote, click here.

To register to vote or to check your registration status, click here. Your voter registration must be up to date with your current address. To update your voter registration, click here.

 

You may also register to vote or update your voter registration information in person during early voting or on election day. If you update your address on election day, you will be asked to complete a provisional ballot. An election judge will assist you with this process.

If you have any questions about the 2020 Presidential Elections, please contact the Clerk to the City Coucil, Kim Rau, at:

Phone:  301-725-5300 ext. 2121 

Email: [email protected]                                       

Hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm  

 

Maryland State Board of Elections: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/index.html       

Prince George's County Board of Elections: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/559/Board-of-Elections