ELECTION INFORMATION

Beginning with the 2009 Election, the City of Greenbelt elects a seven-member City Council every other year. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are chosen by the City Council, the members are elected at large, with the highest vote getter traditionally being selected as mayor and the second highest as Mayor Pro Tem.  The following pages contain information about local, county, state and federal elections.

CITY ELECTION

Regular City Election November 3, 2009
Poll Hours 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Voter Registration Information 301- 430-8020

DEADLINES & DATES

 

FOR THE 2009 GREENBELT CITY ELECTION

First day to obtain papers and file nomination petition

Mon., August 17

Last day to file nomination petition (by 5:00 p.m.)

Mon., September 21

Date of drawing for placement on ballot – 7:30 p.m.

Mon., September 21

First Interim Contributions & Expenditures Report due by 12 p.m.

Fri., September 25

Last day for Council to adopt resolution adding referendum questions to ballot (6th Monday before election)

Mon., September 28

Last day to register to vote (5th Monday pre-election)

Mon., October 5

First day to receive an absentee ballot (20 days pre-election)

Wed., October 14

Second Interim Contributions & Expenditures Report due by 12 p.m.

Fri., October 23

Early Voting in Greenbelt East (Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Sat., October 17 –
Sun., October 18

Early Voting at Municipal Building (Mon., Wed., Thur. & Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.)

Mon., October 19 -  Fri., October 30

Early Voting in Greenbelt West (Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Sat., October 24  –
Sun., October 25

Last time to request regular absentee ballot; first time to request emergency absentee ballot - noon

Mon., November 2

Training session for election judges and clerks

Mon., November 2

Election 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. (consistent with state practice)

Tues., November 3

Absentee ballots must be submitted by 6 p.m. (2 hrs. before polls close)

Tues., November 3

Final Contributions & Expenditures Report due by 12 p.m. (Friday, post-election)

Fri., November 6

Charter Meeting for Swearing-In of 37th City Council (Monday, post-election) – 7:30 p.m.

Mon., November 9

Election Precincts : The City is divided in five election precincts.  On Election Day, you must vote at the designated polling place for you precinct.  (NOTE: locations for City Elections are different than those for the General Election.) Click here for more information on Polling Places.

Registering to Vote: You must be registered to vote with Prince George's County in order to vote in the City Election.  Click here for more information on Registration.

Absentee Ballots: Beginning with the 2005 City election, any qualified voter is entitled to vote by absentee ballot, without providing any reason or excuse. Click here for more information on Absentee Ballots.

Early Voting: Registered voters wishing to vote prior to November 3 can do so starting Saturday, October 17 and ending Friday, October 30, at any of the early voting locations and times listed below.

LOCATION DATES TIMES

SCHROM HILLS PARK CLUBHOUSE
6915 Hanover Parkway

 Saturday, October 17 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday, October 18 11am to 2:00pm
SPRINGHILL LAKE RECREATION CENTER
6101 Cherrywood Lane		 Saturday, October 24 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, October 25 11:00am-2:00pm

GREENBELT MUNICIPAL BUILDING
25 Crescent Road

Mondays-Fridays
October 19-30

 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesdays
October 19-30		 9:00am-8:00pm

CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE BALLOT

Election Administration: The City's Board of Elections and the City Clerk are responsible for conducting the election.  For more information on the city's election process, please contact Cindy Murray, City Clerk, at 301-474-8000 or by e-mail.

Election results from the election held November 2007 are available -- click here.

OTHER AREA ELECTIONS

These elections are administered by the Prince George's County Board of Election Supervisors.    Click flag to find out who your State and Federal representatives are.

INFORMATIONAL ELECTION LINKS

 

 

 

City of Greenbelt, Maryland
City Offices, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-474-8000 FAX: 301-441-8248