Information on the May 6th Special Election for Mayor

/ District 2 Councilmembers - College Park, MD

2023 SPECIAL ELECTION 
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 

2023 SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATE GUIDE

Petition for Candidacy for Mayor 
Authorization of Candidacy Form
Appointment and Acceptance of Treasurer for Candidate 
Campaign Finance Report
Financial Disclosure Statement Form #2 Candidates 
Authorization of Electronic Filing  
Additional Candidacy Information 

Aviso de elección especial Candidatura a la Alcaldía  Información

Early Voting 
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Davis Hall, 9217 51st Avenue, College Park, MD  20740

Election Day 
Saturday, May 6, 2023 
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, 7401 Baltimore Avenue, Community Room 1st Floor, College Park, MD  20740

Vote By Mail 

Application (English)

To receive an absentee ballot by mail for the Special Election, complete an application and return it to City of College Park, Board of Election Supervisors, P.O. Box 626, College Park, MD 20741, or to one of our secure Ballot Drop Boxes: 

  • Davis Hall: 9217 51st Avenue, near the front door of building. 
  • Hollywood Shopping Center, on the corner by Mom’s. (Will be available on Thursday, March 30th)
  • On Campus: west side of Stamp Student Union on Union Lane, next to the USPS/FedEx Drop Boxes. (Will be available on Thursday, March 30th)
  • City Hall:   7401 Baltimore Avenue, on the Yale Avenue entrance side of the building.

We must receive this application by April 26 to allow time to mail your ballot.  Starting April 27, you may apply in person for a ballot at 7401 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 201, between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

INFO

The City Clerk’s Office handles all election-related information. 

240.487.3501
election@collegeparkmd.gov

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,  if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 240-487-3501 and describe the assistance that is necessary.

In 2022, some Council District boundaries were redrawn as a result of redistricting. The new Council District map is available here.

VOTER REGISTRATION 

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE SPECIAL ELECTION:  TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023 

If you are already registered to vote with the Prince George’s County Board of Elections at your current City address, you are automatically registered to vote in the City Election.  However, if you have moved or changed your name since the last election, you must update your Voter Registration with current information.

There are several ways to register to vote:

  1. You can complete an Online Voter Registration Application provided by the State Board of Elections at Voter Registration (maryland.gov)
  2. You can obtain a Voter Registration Application at any of the following:
    1. Motor Vehicles Administration 
    2. Any City Building Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
  3. You can request a voter registration application by phone with the Prince George’s County Board of Elections at (301) 341-7300 or the City of College Park at 240-487-3501. 
  4. You can visit the Prince George’s County Board of Election office at 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A, Largo MD 20774.    Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
  5. You can download and mail in a completed application  English Voter Registration Application (PDF), Spanish Voter Registration Application (PDF)

For additional information visit: the Board of Election for: County Website or the State Website