District 2 Special Election Notice
Who:
College Park District 2 Residents
What:
Special Election for District 2 Councilmember
When:
Sunday, November 8, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:
College Park Community Center 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park, MD.
Why:
To fill the District 2 Council vacancy created by the resignation of Councilmember P. J. Brennan
Call for Candidates:
Qualifications: Candidates must be 18 years old by December 8, 2020, must be a United States citizen, must be a current registered voter in the City, so registered since November 8, 2019, and must reside in District 2.
Boundaries: A map outlining the boundaries of Council District 2 is available on our website at: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/181/City-Elections. Narrative descriptions of the district boundaries are in the City Code, Chapter 30, Attachment 1.
Procedure: Submit a petition with the signatures of at least 20 registered voters from District 2, and other required forms, by Thursday, October 1, 2020, no later than 4:00 p.m.
Forms are available from: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/181/City-Elections.
Vote by Mail:
Registered Voters will receive applications for absentee ballots in the mail in September. To vote by mail, return your application as soon as possible. Applications may also be downloaded from the City website. A voter who has requested a ballot by mail may not vote at the poll on Election Day.
Three ways to return your ballot:
- By Mail: Must be postmarked no later than Saturday, November 7, 2020
- Hand delivered to the poll: no later than Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
- Hand delivered to the Election Drop Box at Davis Hall, 9217 51st Avenue: no later than Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Vote at the Poll:
If you choose not to vote by mail, you may vote at the poll: College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park, on Sunday, November 8, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place and masks are required.
Register to Vote:
You must be registered to vote at your current address by Sunday, October 11. If you have been voting regularly and haven’t moved or changed your name, you should be all set. To check your voter registration status, or to make updates to your name or address, you may:
- Use Maryland's Online Voter Registration System (24/7) if you have a valid Maryland Driver’s License or ID Card, by Sunday, October 11.
- Or, register with the Prince George’s County Board of Elections: o In person: By Friday, October 9, at 4:30 p.m. o By mail: Postmarked by Saturday, October 10
Questions?
Contact Janeen Miller, at 240-487-3503 or cityclerkoffice@collegeparkmd.gov.