Brandywine, Maryland Election FAQ

Elections FAQ (Frequently Asked/Answered Questions)

How can I find out who my state and congressional legislators are?
When and where can I register to vote?
I won't be home during the election, how can I vote with an absentee ballot?
Who are the candidates in Prince George's County for the upcoming election? (or Charles Co.?)
Who are the candidates in the Maryland state elections?
Where can I get more information about the upcoming election?
Who are our present elected representatives and where can I learn more about them?
Where can I go to see election results?
Where can I get more information about my elected officials and government?

How can I find out who my state and congressional legislators are?
Click on the "Write Your Legislators" on the "Go" button above and then put in or find your 4-digit zip code to determine your legislators in either the Prince George's County or Charles County section of Brandywine.

When and where can I register to vote?
The deadline is 25 days prior to any election. The printable registration form is at Maryland Board of Elections Registration.

I won't be home during the election, how can I vote with an absentee ballot?
Absentee ballot forms are at Maryland Board of Elections Absentee Ballots. A REQUEST TO MAIL A ABSENTEE BALLOT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE ELECTION OFFICE LATER THAN (7) DAYS BEFORE AN ELECTION. Your voted ballot must be received in the Election Office NOT LATER THAN 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Who are the candidates in Prince George's County for the upcoming election?
The Prince George's County Board of elections site should be listing candidates at Prince George's County Board of Elections. Our School Board District is number 9, Precinct is 1, and Coucilmanic District 9. (For those in Charles County, check Charles County Board of Elections)

Who are the candidates in the Maryland state elections?
Candidate information can be found at the State Board of Elections. Brandywine is in Congressional District 5 and Legislative District 27A.

Where can I get more information about the upcoming election?
Subscribe to our e-newsletter for town information or for county-related government news, join Prince Georgians Care Government News. Besides the Board of Election links above and the form at the top of the page, check out Vote Smart for federal candidate information (choose Maryland state district 5 for Congressional candidates). How to Vote in Marland gives more details about registering and voting. League of Women Voters of Maryland contains non-partisan study and action issues, voter services, and more. Prince George's LWV can provide you with a Voter's Guide a week prior to the election.

Who are our present elected representatives and where can I learn more about them?
In Prince George's County: See the School Board web site for those representatives - presently all of them represent all of us - there are no elected district representatives since this is an appointed school board. The County Council represent us in local government - Brandywine, Aquasco, and all of southest Prince George's is in District 9. The Governor is the head of our state government. Our State Senator, Mike Miller and Delegates, James Proctor and Joseph Vallario, make up our Maryland General Assembly. Here is Common Cause information about our District 27 Legislators. Our state delegates are part of the Prince George's County Delegation. Our US Senators are Barbara Mikulski and Paul Sarbanes and US Congressional Representative is Steny Hoyer. Our U.S. Presidential information is here and to see a history of Presidents, go to the C-SPAN American Presidents: Life Portraits site.

Where can I go to see election results?
Go to the Prince George's County site for Elections Results page.

Where can I get more information about my elected officials and government?
Search the Congressional Records, including representatives' voting records.
For legislative info (current floor activity, bills, etc.), search the Thomas files at the Library of Congress.
Here is a list of Official US Executive Branch Web Sites.
Here is the Maryland General Assembly site which includes bill status, indexes, profiles, and more.
Here is the Maryland Constitution.
Read about Maryland law on the Virtual Court House, brought to you by the Prince Georges County Bar Association.
Read A Citizens Guide To Understanding The Judicial Branch Of The Government.

If you have any additional questions about elections that you'd like answered, please email us.

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