Welcome to MoCo360’s 2024 Election Voters Guide. You’ll find answers to commonly asked questions about voting and the Nov. 5 election.
This guide includes bios and questionnaire answers from candidates in this fall’s races.
Find answers to common questions:
Which offices are up for election?
- At the county level: board of education, judge of the circuit court
- At the federal level: president of the United States, U.S. senator, U.S. representatives
How do I register to vote?
Contact the Montgomery County Board of Elections through its website, by email at voter.registration@montgomerycountymd.gov or by phone at 240-777-8519. The deadline for registering in advance or for updating your information is 5 p.m. in person or 11:59 p.m. online Oct. 15.
You may register in person during the eight-day early voting period from Oct. 24-31 at any early voting center in the county or at your assigned polling place on the day of the election. You need to bring a document that proves where you live, such as a driver’s license issued by the state Motor Vehicle Administration, an ID card or a change of address card. A paycheck, bank statement, utility bill or other government document with your name and new address will also be accepted. You can vote immediately after registering.
What are the districts in Montgomery County?
Maryland is divided into eight districts for its representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Montgomery County has had parts of three districts (Districts 3, 6 and 8). A new map created by the Maryland General Assembly moved part of District 4 into Montgomery County, too, but a judge struck down that map. The newest version of the map now has Districts 4, 6 and 8 in Montgomery County. This is the latest version of the map, after an agreement following a court challenge.
What about the Montgomery County Board of Education?
The school board is divided geographically into five districts and also has two at-large seats. Candidates must live in the district they represent but all district and at-large seats are chosen by all voters across the county, not just those living in the district. For example, someone who represents District 1 must live in District 1. But voters across the county get to choose the District 1 representative. This is the school board district map.
When is early voting?
Where do I go to vote in person on Election Day?
The most recent 40 Montgomery County voting sites are listed on the Montgomery County Board of Elections website.
Each voting site is for voters in that area. To figure out your polling place or to check if you are registered to vote, go to voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/VoterSearch or check a sample ballot that the Montgomery County Board of Elections mails to you.
Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 5.
Can I vote by mail?
Yes. Any voter can request a mail-in ballot (which includes what used to be known as “absentee ballots”).
Where can I drop off a ballot?
The Montgomery County Board of Elections lists dozens of drop-off ballot sites on its website for the election.
How can I look up who represents me now?
The Maryland General Assembly has a web page where residents can enter their address and ZIP code to find out who represents them at the state and federal level.
Here is a list of state senators and delegates who represent Montgomery County.
Here is a list of Montgomery County Council members.
Here is a list of Montgomery County Board of Education members.
