All College Park City Council and mayoral seats are up for election this year. Most races are uncontested, except in District 2, where three candidates are competing for two open council seats.
Here’s what to know about the upcoming city election.
In-person voting
Election Day is Nov. 4, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at College Park City Hall.
Early voting starts on Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Davis Hall at 9217 51st Ave.
Registering to vote
All residents aged 16 and older registered with Prince George’s County’s elections board are eligible to vote in College Park. First-time College Park voters can register online at voterservices.elections.maryland.gov.
Voters can also request absentee ballots online or at any city building. Absentee ballots must be received by Friday.
Meet the candidates
Candidates plan to participate in two upcoming public forums. The first is the District 2 Candidate and Mayor Forum, hosted by College Park Here & Now, on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The Student Government Association also plans to host a student-focused forum on Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in Thurgood Marshall Hall.
The District 2 seats became open after current council members Llatetra Brown Esters and Susan Whitney announced they would not seek reelection. In District 3, council member John Rigg also chose not to run for another term.
To read more about the new candidates running for city council, click here.
