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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

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

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: There will be several opportunities provided for early voting throughout the City of Greenbelt. Click here for locations and schedule.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.

CALENDAR
2013 GREENBELT ELECTION

First day to obtain papers and file nomination petition

Mon., August 19

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

Mon., September 23

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

Mon., September 23

First Interim Contributions & Expenditures Report due by 12 p.m. (Reporting Period: 11-8-11 to 9-22-13

Fri., September 27

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

Mon., September 30

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

Mon., October 7

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

Wed., October 16

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

Sat., October 19 –
Sun., October 20

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

Mon., October 21 -  Fri., November 1

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

Sat., October 26  –
Sun., October 27

Second Interim Contributions & Expenditures Report due by 12 p.m. (Reporting Period: 9-23-11 to 10-20-11)

Fri., October 25

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

Mon., November 4

Training session for election judges and clerks

Mon., November 4

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

Tues., November 5

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

Tues., November 5

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

Fri., November 8

Charter Meeting for Swearing-In of 40th City Council (Monday, post-election) – 7:30 p.m.

Mon., November 11



 

Nominations for City Council: In accordance with Section 14 of the City Charter, a regular election will be held in the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, to elect the seven members of the City Council. Any qualified voter of the City may be nominated for the office of Member of Council upon filing a nomination petition with the City Clerk (signed by not fewer than 50 Greenbelt resident voters), a written acceptance of the nomination, and other statements that are required by the City Charter or by law. Required forms and information are available in the City Clerk’s office, 25 Crescent Road, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013.For additional information, call Cindy Murray, City Clerk, at 301-474-8000, or e-mail cmurray@greenbeltmd.gov.

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.

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 2011 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.
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