Visions & Voices - Voter Resources

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REGISTER TO VOTE

Start your online registration on Maryland’s election website
You can also register to vote by mail or in person on Maryland’s election website.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR NATIONAL ELECTIONS
Online registration deadline: 21 days before Election Day. Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day

In person registration deadline: Available up to and including on Election Day


CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS
You can confirm your voter registration status on Maryland’s election website.

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION FORM
English: https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/eac_assets/1/6/Federal_Voter_Registration_ENG.pdf
Spanish: https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/eac_assets/1/6/Federal_Voter_Registration_SPA.pdf
Chinese: https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/eac_assets/1/6/Federal_Voter_Registration_CHS.pdf 

VOTING IN THE CITY OF LAUREL

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-year term and the City Council serves a two-year term. Based on this, the next General Election should occur on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Voting in City Elections
Every person registered with the Prince George's County Board of Election Supervisors and is a resident of the City of Laurel is eligible to vote in all city elections. Are you a resident? View the City of Laurel boundary map here. Note: a Laurel address does NOT automatically make you a Laurel resident. 

Polling Locations are currently separated by wards. View the city ward map here. 

Ward 1 - Laurel Municipal Center
8103 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, MD 20707

Ward 2 - Robert J. DiPietro Community Center
Cypress Street
Laurel, MD 20707

Absentee Ballot & Early Voting
You can vote by absentee ballot for city elections. Contact the Laurel Board of Election Supervisors to request an application for an absentee ballot or call the Clerk to the Board of Elections. Early voting is also available. Visit the city website in early fall of the election year for more information about date and polling location.

CONNECT WITH YOUR OFFICIALS 


  • What’s my district? What even is a district? Congressional districts are administrative divisions of the State of Maryland determined by the Maryland General Assembly to define an area of representation for each of Maryland's Representatives in Congress. Legislative districts are administrative divisions of the State of Maryland determined by the Maryland General Assembly to define an area of representation for the members of the General Assembly (State Senators and Delegates). 
  • Easily find ALL of your congressional and legislative elected representatives here! Click on their name for more information including office locations and contact information. 
  • In addition to state level representation, there are many people involved in county government for all of the counties that call Laurel home. Find your representative and their contact information using the maps from the respective county website. 
  • City of Laurel officials information can be found on the City of Laurel website  
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED WITH VOTING EFFORTS  
  • Become an Election Judge!

    • What is that? An election judge plays a very important role in the election process. Election judges work as a team to ensure a fair and accessible election.Election judges are trained before election day. They report about one hour before the polls open and serve until all duties are completed after the polls close.
    • Why consider becoming an election judge? you get paid, you help voters, and you are involved in the election process.
    • Learn more about the process for Maryland Elections Here: https://elections.maryland.gov/get_involved/election_judges.html