Elections in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
568 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most elections activity
- Hyattsville, MD (43)
- Oxford, MD (39)
- College Park, MD (38)
- Cheverly, MD (32)
- New Carrollton, MD (30)
- Wicomico County, MD (28)
- Allegany County, MD (28)
- Caroline County, MD (27)
- Takoma Park, MD (27)
- Cecil County, MD (26)
- Annapolis, MD (23)
- Bel Air, MD (17)
Latest matching meetings
Election supervisors to discuss improvements and administrative items
The Cheverly Board of Election Supervisors will review minutes, take resident input, discuss administrative matters and election improvements, and handle new business. No specific action items or financial decisions are listed.
Cheverly Board of Elections holds monthly meeting via Zoom
The Cheverly Board of Election Supervisors will meet to approve previous minutes, discuss resident input, and handle administrative and election matters. The meeting will be held virtually on the second Tuesday of December 2026.
Board will approve minutes from prior meetings
The Cheverly Board of Election Supervisors will meet via Zoom on November 10, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings, a resident input segment, administrative matters, election improvements, and any new business. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or dollar‑amount items are listed.
Cheverly Board of Election Supervisors to meet October 13
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review previous meeting minutes and discuss administrative matters and election improvements.
Rockville Council to rezone 24 Martins Lane into Historic District, award $1.1M park contract
The Rockville Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a sectional map amendment to rezone 24 Martins Lane from R-60 to R-60 (HD), placing the property in the Historic District Zone. They will also consider a consent agenda that includes awarding a $1,116,847 contract for the David Scull Park…
Board of Elections to select polling places, plan mail-in ballot outreach for 2026 General Election
The Caroline County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from the Election Director and Board Attorney, and conduct new business for the 2026 General Election. This includes swearing in board members, reviewing election judge training and parity reports, selecting polling places, scheduling…
Board to discuss FY27 budget, specimen ballot, election judge parity
The Wicomico County Board of Elections will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and reports, plus discussions on the FY27 budget, specimen ballot, election judge parity and training, and upcoming calendar dates. The board may also enter a closed session for personnel matters. Public…
Board of Elections meeting to review minutes, hear residents, and discuss improvements
The Cheverly Board of Elections will approve minutes from prior meetings, receive input from residents, and consider administrative and election improvement matters. The agenda also includes a New Business segment for any additional topics.
Board of Elections to select ballot printer, prep for Sept. 15 caucus
The Takoma Park Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine election administration, including selecting a ballot printing vendor, scheduling ballot processing, and preparing for the September 15 nominating caucus. The board will also review election procedures, recruit election workers, and discuss campaign…
Charter Review Committee to vote on proposed charter changes
The Thurmont Charter Review Committee is meeting to vote on proposed changes to the town charter that were discussed at the June 10, 2026 meeting. The committee will also continue its discussion of other charter sections. Public comment is scheduled before the vote and at the end of the meeting.
Public hearing on accessory dwelling units ordinance; charter update resolution introduced
The Burgess and Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-04 regarding accessory dwelling units and introduce Resolution 2026-05 for a charter update. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, accounts payable, staff and commissioner comments, and public comments, including a watershed…
Wicomico Board of Elections to review FY27 budget and election judge training
The Wicomico County Board of Elections will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and director's report. They will discuss the FY27 budget, review the 2026 MAEO Conference, and plan election judge training. The board will also enter a closed session for personnel matters.
Board to vote on Cecil Manor as polling location
The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on using Cecil Manor as a polling location. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom, with a possible closed session.
Council to consider ADU ordinance, budget amendment, term limits
The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will hold a combined meeting on August 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM. They will consider introducing Ordinance 10-2026 to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on lots with single-family homes, and Ordinance 11-2026, a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment. Old business includes pending charter…
Takoma Park elections board to review ballot printing, campaign finance, voting tech
The Takoma Park Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine administrative items and discuss preparations for the 2026 election. Key topics include ballot printing, candidate outreach, campaign finance filings, and updates on voting technology such as ClearBallot and Poll Pads. The board will also review safety…
Oxford election board to discuss charter changes on candidate and voter registration dates
The Board of Election Supervisors is meeting to discuss potential charter amendments, including changing candidate and voter registration deadlines, and other election process adjustments. The board will also consider proposals to lengthen the absentee application deadline, truncate polling station hours, change…
Election board to hear ranked-choice voting research update
The Hyattsville Board of Supervisors of Elections is meeting to handle routine business, including public comment, approving minutes, and new business. The main substantive item is a research update on ranked-choice voting (RCV), which the board will discuss.
Board will consider election improvements and other routine matters
The Cheverly Board of Election Supervisors will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear resident input, address administrative matters, discuss election improvements, and consider any new business. No specific decisions or contracts are detailed in the agenda.
Board of Election Supervisors reviews election day issues and 2-year cycle plan
The Board of Election Supervisors is reviewing problems from a previous state election, including voter check-in and turnout. Members are discussing updates to election manuals and the 2-year election cycle evergreen plan.
Allegany County Board of Elections to meet August 4, 2026
The Board of Elections will meet to conduct regular business, including the approval of July 7, 2026, meeting minutes. The agenda includes reports from the attorney and administrator, as well as the disclosure of campaign contributions.
Green Team to elect officers, assign certification leads, and set climate goal direction
The Sustainable Maryland Committee (Green Team) will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary; assign leads for ten certification categories; form a subcommittee to draft the 2027-29 Action Plan; and discuss four options for the 2035 net-zero climate goal, providing formal input to staff. The meeting also includes…
Federalsburg Council to discuss data center moratorium and audits
The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss a moratorium on data centers and a charter amendment for a special election. The body will also review audits for FY24, FY25, and FY26 and consider an RFP for a forensic audit.
Board discusses cancelling election if only one candidate runs unopposed
The Oxford Board of Election Supervisors will discuss several potential changes to election procedures at their July 29 meeting. These include lengthening the absentee application deadline, reducing polling station hours, adjusting canvasser numbers, removing write-in candidates, and possibly cancelling the election…
Mayor and Council to discuss ranked-choice voting and election dates
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss potential changes to the town's election system and calendar. The body will also receive updates on a business alcohol license and resident feedback regarding Cheverly Station Apartments.
Committee to discuss election board expansion and ranked choice voting
The Rules and City Government Committee will consider legislation to expand the Board of Supervisors of Elections and update City Code regarding standing committees, public art, and forest conservation. The meeting also includes a general discussion on future elections and ranked choice voting.
Cheverly Mayor and Council to discuss voting changes and local business licenses
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss ranked-choice voting and a potential charter amendment to change the election date. The body will also receive briefings on alcohol and entertainment licenses for local businesses and updates on the Cheverly Station Apartments.
Board of Election Supervisors to discuss election procedure changes
The Board of Election Supervisors will conduct a debrief of recent elections to identify successes and challenges. Members will discuss potential changes to absentee deadlines, canvasser numbers, write-in candidates, and the cancellation of unopposed elections.
Wicomico Board of Elections to discuss FY 2027 and polling place evaluations
The Board of Elections will meet to review the FY 26 budget and 2026 polling place evaluations. The body will also discuss FY 2027, the RLA Audit, and the Board of Canvassers 2026 Election.
Elections board to discuss untimely ballots and audit update
The Cecil County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to discuss election administration matters. Items include handling of untimely ballots, an update on the risk-limiting audit (RLA), and a discussion of Cecil Tech / Cecil Manor. The meeting includes public participation by pre-scheduled approval only.
Hyattsville Election Board meets to review snow removal fines
The Board of Supervisors of Election will hold a virtual meeting to approve the April 15, 2026 minutes and conduct a final review of snow removal fines. The agenda includes a discussion on collaboration with the Race and Equity Task Force.
Board of Elections meeting to review minutes and discuss election improvements
The Cheverly Board of Election Supervisors will approve the minutes from prior meetings, hear resident input, address administrative matters, and consider election improvements. The meeting also includes a slot for any new business items that members wish to raise.
Town to select vendor for traffic camera enforcement
The Colmar Manor Town Council will hold a work session to approve minutes and department reports, and to select a vendor for traffic light camera enforcement. The session will also include a closed-door discussion on personnel matters.
Town Council to discuss election update and beach toy library
The North Beach Town Council will convene to review past minutes, receive a hospice presentation, and discuss the 2026 Town Election Update and a proposed Beach Toy Library. The meeting includes reports from the sheriff's department and town staff.
Board considers expanding its own membership and reviews campaign fund reports.
The Annapolis Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet virtually to approve June minutes and discuss a proposal to expand its own membership. Members will also review submitted campaign finance reports and address late filing fees or waivers. The agenda focuses on standard administrative oversight and board…
Police Accountability Board to elect Chair and Vice Chair
The Police Accountability Board will review and approve previous closed meeting minutes and then discuss and vote on electing a Chair and Vice Chair for the Administrative Charging Committee for the upcoming fiscal year, as required by the county code.
Council to consider accessory dwelling units ordinance and $15M grant appropriation
The Prince George's County Council holds a legislative session on July 7, 2026, with a consent agenda including first readings of bills on emergency weather operations, sign standards, and accessory dwelling units, plus resolutions on stop-sign cameras, school and safety surcharges, and a $15,381,210 grant…
Allegany County Board of Elections to meet July 7, 2026
The Board of Elections will hold a meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items and a review of campaign contribution disclosures.
Board will discuss routine agenda items including minutes and RCV update
The Hyattsville Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on July 7, 2026 at 4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment, approval of the minutes, a research update on ranked‑choice voting, and new business. No specific actions or…
Council to hold public hearing on charter amendment for candidate qualifications
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a charter amendment to clarify domicile requirements for mayor and city council candidates (Section C-401), followed by a vote on the enabling resolution. They will also consider resolutions to establish business license fees and to authorize reimbursement of up to…
Rockville Council to vote on ordinance amending landlord-tenant rules.
The Rockville Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the city code on rental facilities and landlord-tenant relations. The meeting also includes a Board of Supervisors of Elections appointment, a community forum for resident comments, and a mock agenda review. Much of the agenda text…