Prince George's Voter Guide 2026: Drop Boxes, Early Voting, Polling Sites

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Voters will head to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3, to select candidates to fill seats at the local level in Prince George's County, and the state and federal levels in Maryland.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. that day will be allowed to vote.

Voters also can stop by an early voting center in their voting area, which runs from Oct. 22 through Oct. 29, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., each day.

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Voters do not have to use their regular Election Day polling place during early voting; they can vote at any early voting center in their county. On Election Day, however, they must use their assigned polling place.

Residents who are not registered to vote can do so online by Oct. 13 here. People wanting to vote but aren't registered can do so at an early voting center or on Election Day. They must bring proof of residence, which could be:

• your MVA-issued license, permit, ID card
• change of address card
• your paycheck
• bank statement
• utility bill
• other government document with your name and new address

To vote by mail, a resident must request a mail-in ballot from the State Board of Elections or the local board of elections. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in a designated ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Voters can request a ballot online, by mail, drop box or fax. Online requests must be submitted by Oct. 27 to have the ballot mailed to you or by Oct. 30 if you want to download and print the ballot yourself.

To have a ballot mailed to you, the election office must receive your request by mail by Oct. 27. To download and print your ballot, submit your request by Oct. 30.

Early Voting Locations

Prince George’s County has 13 early voting centers, which will be open Oct. 22-29 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

• Baden Community Center, 13601 Baden Westwood Road, Brandywine
• Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Drive, Bowie
• College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave., College Park
• Kentland Community Center, 2413 Pinebrook Ave., Landover
• Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road, Laurel
• Life Covenant Christian Ministries, 15522 Livingston Road, Accokeek
• Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center, 6120 Sargent Road, Chillum
• Southern Area Aquatic and Recreation Complex, 13601 Missouri Ave., Brandywine
• Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex, 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington
• Suitland Community Park School Center, 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville
• Trinity Assembly of God, 7800 Good Luck Road, Lanham
• Upper Marlboro Community Center, 5400 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro
• Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Center, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover

Ballot Drop Boxes

Prince George’s has numerous drop box locations:

• Baden Community Center, 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine
• Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville
• Berwyn Heights Community Center, 6200 Pontiac St., Berwyn Heights
• Bladensburg Community Center, 4500 57th Ave., Bladensburg
• Bowie Community Center, 3209 Stonybrook Drive, Bowie
• Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Drive, Bowie
• Bowie State University — Goodloe Apartments, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Lot K, Bowie
• Cedar Heights Community Center, 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Capitol Heights
• College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave., College Park
• Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel
• Glassmanor Community Center, 1101 Marcy Ave., Oxon Hill
• Glenarden/Theresa Banks Complex, 8615 McLain Ave., Glenarden
• Glenn Dale Community Center, 11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale
• Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington
• Hillcrest Heights Community Center, 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Temple Hills
• John E. Howard Community Center, 4400 Shell St., Capitol Heights
• Kentland Community Center, 2413 Pinebrook Road, Landover
• Lake Arbor Community Center, 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville
• Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center, 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
• Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road, Laurel
• Life Covenant Christian Ministries, 15522 Livingston Road, Accokeek
• New Carrollton Library, 7414 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton
• North Brentwood Community Center, 4012 Webster St., Brentwood
• North Forestville Community Center, 2311 Ritchie Road, Forestville
• Peppermill Community Center, 610 Hill Road, Landover
• Prince George’s County Board of Elections, 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A, Largo
• Prince George’s Plaza Community Center, 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville
• Riderwood Wellness Center, 3138 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring
• Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center, 6120 Sargent Road, Chillum
• South Bowie Community Center, 1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie
• Southern Area Aquatic and Recreation Complex, 13601 Missouri Ave., Brandywine
• Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex, 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington
• Suitland Community Park School Center, 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville
• Temple Hills Community Center, 5300 Temple Hills Road, Temple Hills
• Trinity Assembly of God Church, 7800 Good Luck Road, Lanham
• Tucker Road Community Center, 1771 Tucker Road, Fort Washington
• Upper Marlboro Community Center, 5400 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro
• Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Center, 8001 Sheriff Road, Hyattsville/Landover area
• Westphalia Community Center, 8900 Westphalia Road, Upper Marlboro

Statewide Races

Maryland voters will consider several top-level statewide leadership offices that include:

Governor

• Wes Moore (D-incumbent)
• Dan Cox (R)
• Andy Ellis (Green)
• Cathy White (Working Class Party)

Attorney General

• Anthony Brown (D-incumbent)
• James B. Rutledge III (R)

Comptroller

• Brooke Lierman (D-incumbent)
• Sonya Dunn (R)

To see who is running for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, Congressional seats, Senatorial seats, House of Delegates and judges, click here.

County Races

At the county level, voters will decide races that include:

• County executive
• County Council or Commissioners members
• State's attorney
• Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Register of wills
• Judges of the Circuit and Orphans' courts
• Sheriff
• Members of the Democratic or Republican central committees

Here are some of the candidates running for office at the county level.

Prince George's County Executive

• Aisha Braveboy*

Prince George's County Council At Large

• Sydney Harrison
• Jolene Ivey*

Prince George's County Council, District 1

• Michelle García

Prince George's County Council, District 2

• Victor Ramirez

Prince George's County Council, District 3

• Eric C. Olson*

Prince George's County Council, District 4

• Tim Adams*

Prince George's County Council, District 5

• Shayla D. Adams-Stafford*

Prince George's County Council, District 6

• Danielle I. Hunter*
• Jonathan White

Prince George's County Council, District 7

• Krystal Oriadha*

Prince George's County Council, District 8

• Edward Burroughs III*

Prince George's County Council, District 9

• Tamara Davis Brown
• Jesse A. Peed

Prince George's County State's Attorney

• Tara Jackson*

Prince George's County Clerk of the Circuit Court

• Qiana Johnson

Prince George's County Register of Wills

• Jocelyn Route

Prince George's County Judge of the Orphans' Court

• Wendy Alise Cartwright*
• Jason A. DeLoach*
• Athena Malloy Groves*

Prince George's County Sheriff

• John D.B. Carr*
• Dave Grogan — Write-In

Prince George's County Board of Education, District 2

• Terence J. Clegg
• Caroline Decaire-Goldin

Prince George's County Board of Education, District 3

• Juan Arango-Millan
• Jamie McGonnigal

Prince George's County Board of Education, District 6

• Tyra Janet Bennett
• Ashley Kearney

Prince George's County Board of Education, District 9

• Erica K. Bennett
• Chandrai "CJ" Jackson-Saunders*

*Indicates incumbent

Additional Measures On The Ballot

Prince George's County voters will find 10 questions on their ballots this fall. Below are those ballot items to be voted upon.

Question A: Taxes And Fees On Certain Businesses

Would allow the county to impose taxes and fees on businesses considered harmful to community health, safety, quality of life or economic development, including tobacco stores, liquor stores and self-storage businesses, without requiring voter approval.

For: Allows the county to impose these taxes and fees without a public vote, to the extent permitted by law.

Against: Prevents the county from imposing these taxes and fees under the proposed amendment.

Question B: Eliminate At-Large County Council Seats

Would reduce the County Council from 11 members to nine by eliminating its two at-large seats beginning in December 2030. The remaining council members would represent individual districts.

For: Eliminates the two at-large positions and the associated election and office expenses.

Against: Keeps the 11-member council, including two at-large members.

Question C: Changes To Redistricting Plans

Would require the County Council to use a bill rather than a resolution when changing a redistricting plan proposed by the Redistricting Commission, following public notice and a hearing.

For: Requires changes to be made through legislation rather than a resolution.

Against: Leaves the current charter language unchanged.

Question D: County Purchasing Authority

Would expand the county purchasing agent's authority to sign purchasing documents and allow the county to partner with other public agencies to purchase goods and services.

For: Expands purchasing authority and allows cooperative purchasing agreements.

Against: Maintains existing purchasing restrictions.

Question E: Independent Arbitration For County Employees

Would allow unionized county employees to use an additional independent arbitration service to resolve labor disputes.

For: Gives unionized employees another option for resolving labor disagreements.

Against: Keeps the existing labor dispute resolution options.

Question F: Community College Facilities Bonds

Would authorize the county to borrow up to $67,306,000 through bonds to build, renovate, improve, purchase or repair community college facilities.

For: Authorizes borrowing for community college facilities.

Against: Does not authorize the proposed borrowing.

Question G: Public Works And Transportation Bonds

Would authorize the county to borrow up to $140,089,000 through bonds for roads, bridges, parking lots and maintenance facilities.

For: Authorizes borrowing for transportation and public works projects.

Against: Does not authorize the proposed borrowing.

Question H: County Buildings Bonds

Would authorize the county to borrow up to $117,848,000 through bonds to construct, purchase, renovate, improve or repair county government buildings.

For: Authorizes borrowing for county building projects.

Against: Does not authorize the proposed borrowing.

Question I: Library Facilities Bonds

Would authorize the county to borrow up to $33,656,000 through bonds to build, expand, renovate and improve public libraries, including purchasing land and equipment.

For: Authorizes borrowing for library facilities.

Against: Does not authorize the proposed borrowing.

Question J: Public Safety Facilities Bonds

Would authorize the county to borrow up to $53,503,000 through bonds to construct, purchase, renovate, improve or repair public safety facilities, including fire department buildings.

For: Authorizes borrowing for public safety facilities.

Against: Does not authorize the proposed borrowing.

Dates To Keep In Mind

Note: You can check the status of mail-in or provisional ballots online.