Here are some commonly asked questions regarding City Elections. If you have additional questions, please call the Clerk to the City Council at (301) 725-5300, extension 2121.
Elections and Voter Registration
When do City elections occur?
Regular City Elections
The City of Laurel holds an election every two years on the first Tuesday in November of the odd year. The Mayor serves a four (4) year term and the City Council serves a two (2) year term. The next General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
On Early Voting Day and Election Day, voters wishing to vote in-person may do so only at the polling place located within the voting ward that they currently live in. To verify your voting ward, please use the link below to access the voting ward map or call the Clerk's Office at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or email us at [email protected]
Who Can Register to Vote in City of Laurel Elections?
All residents who reside within the incorporated City limits of Laurel, Maryland in Prince George’s County, may register to vote if they meet the following requirements:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be a Maryland resident.
- At least 16 years of age (you may register to vote at 16 but cannot vote until at least 18 years of age by the date of the next general or special election)
- Are not under guardianship for mental disability or if you are, have not been found by a court to be unable to communicate a desire to vote.
- Have not been convicted of a felony, or if you have, you have completed serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment.
- Effective March 10, 2016, if you have been convicted of a felony, you are eligible to register to vote once you have completed the court-ordered sentence of imprisonment. For the purposes of eligibility to register to vote, convictions include federal, state, and out-of-state convictions.
- Have not been convicted of buying or selling votes.
How Do Residents Register to Vote?
Residents can register to vote at the State Board of Elections at www.elections.state.md.us or the Prince George's County Board of Elections at www.princegeorgescountymd.gov.
Residents can complete an Online Voter Registration Application provided by the State Board of Elections at Voter Registration (maryland.gov) or
Obtain a copy of a Voter Registration Application at any of the following:
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Social Services
- Local events within Prince George’s County
Residents can request a voter registration application by phone at (301) 341-7300 or
Residents can visit the Prince George’s County Board of Elections office at 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A, Largo MD 20774. Their office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Residents can also download and mail in a completed application:
English Voter Registration Application (PDF)
Spanish Voter Registration Application (PDF)
Please note that paper registration forms cannot be scanned and emailed or faxed because the voter’s original signature is required on paper forms.
Same-Day Registration during Early Voting or on Election Day in the City of Laurel
Residents wishing to register to vote also have the option to register on Early Voting Day and Election Day in the City of Laurel. The following items are required:
- Complete the Maryland Voter Registration application.
- Bring a State of Maryland issued Identification.
- Bring a current Utility bill/ other reflecting your current address (e.g., water or gas bill OR a paycheck stub or bank statement).
When and Where Can Residents Vote?
The next General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
There are a few different ways that you can vote in City elections:
Early Voting
Early Voting for the City of Laurel General Election will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00am-5:00pm at the following locations:
Ward 1 Residents- Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD
Ward 2 Residents- Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress Street, Laurel, MD
Voting In-Person
In-Person voting for election day will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 7:00am-8:00pm.
Ward 1 Residents- Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD
Ward 2 Residents- Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress Street, Laurel, MD
On Early Voting Day and Election Day, voters wishing to vote in-person may do so only at the polling place located within the voting ward that they currently live in. To verify your voting ward, please use the link below to access the voting ward map or call the Clerk's Office at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or email us at [email protected]
City Ward Map
https://www.cityoflaurel.org/system/files/files/wards.pdf
Polling Locations
Ward 1 - Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD
Ward 2 - Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress Street, Laurel, MD
Can I Vote by Mail-In Ballot?
Yes, you can vote by mail-in ballot. Use the fillable Mail In Voting Ballot Application below, sign and return via regular mail or drop it off at the Laurel Municipal Center. Please note: The application must have the original signature on it, so it cannot be emailed.
Contact the Board of Election Supervisors to request a paper application form to be mailed to your home at [email protected] or call the Clerk to the Board of Elections at 301-725-5300, extension 2120.
Mail-In Voting Ballot Applications must be received by the Board of Election Supervisors by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, for a Mail-In Voting Ballot to be mailed in the US Mail.
City Ward Map
Polling Locations
Ward 1 - Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD
Ward 2 - Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress Street, Laurel, MD
Complaints?
If you believe that there has been a violation of election laws and you wish to file a complaint with the Board of Election Supervisors, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120 or complete the fillable form below and email it to: [email protected]
