Elrich comments on primary results at weekly media briefing
County Executive Marc Elrich was successful in his bid for an At-Large seat on the County Council. He is currently the top vote-getter with 45,124. The next three may join… Read More
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Canvass of mail-in ballots begins
Canvassing of ballots by the Montgomery County Board of Elections began Monday in Gaithersburg. The process involves officially reviewing, verifying and counting the votes. Canvassers were told to make sure… Read More
Montgomery County residents who received wrong mail-in ballots to receive replacements by May 29
Some Montgomery County voters may have received two mail-in ballots because of a printing error that affected about 500,000 voters statewide, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections. Specifically,… Read More
2026 Maryland Primary Election: Full List of Montgomery County Ballot Drop Box Locations
Mail-in ballots for Maryland’s June 23 primary election are being delivered to voters, and completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. Election Day. There are 58 ballot drop boxes… Read More
State official vows to conduct “safe, secure and transparent’ elections
State Board of Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis vowed to uphold state and federal laws and ensure that Maryland’s elections “are safe, secure and transparent.” He called President Donald Trump’s March… Read More
Safeguards in Place to Combat Potential Election Fraud
Not surprisingly given the stakes this year, election anxiety is at an all-time high. It’s difficult to escape all the news surrounding citizens’ right to vote. Stories about election fraud… Read More
Election Officials Urge Voters to Return 70,000 Outstanding Mail-In Ballots
Montgomery County voters have returned more than 114,000 mail-in ballots for the 2024 Presidential General Election as of Nov. 1. Yet, more than 70,000 requested ballots remain unreturned. “Don’t delay… Read More
Time to Send in Your Mail-In Ballot
Voters in Montgomery County have many ways to vote. Mail-in ballots have become a popular alternative to in-person voting. But there can still be challenges as the Dr. Gilberto Zelaya,… Read More
What Voters Should Know About Mail-In and Provisional Ballots
Submitting Mail-In Ballots By Saturday, Oct. 26, 184,534 Montgomery County voters had requested mail-in ballots, with 86,311 already returned. The Montgomery County Board of Elections encourages voters to complete, sign,… Read More
Board of Elections Shares Voting Numbers
In Montgomery County voters get lots of opportunities to exercise their franchise. They have a choice of Early Voting Days, mail in ballots and the tried-and-true voting in person on… Read More
County Residents Can Watch Ballot Scanning
Montgomery County residents can watch the county elections board scan ballots returned in the general election through the end of the day Thursday. The live stream is available through a… Read More
About 119,000 Mail-In Ballots Requested in Montgomery County
As of Tuesday, about 119,000 mail-in ballots have been requested in Montgomery County for the general election, according to Dr. Gilberto Zelaya with the county Board of Elections. More than… Read More