FACTS ABOUT EARLY VOTING

Did you know that registered voters can vote in-person before Election Day?  In 2008, a constitutional amendment was approved by the voters allowing the General Assembly to enact legislation authorizing voting before election day.  In 2009, the General Assembly enacted legislation that set up the framework for early voting starting with the 2010 Elections.

How does it work?  First you must be an eligible registered voter to vote during the early voting period.  The deadline to register to vote for the September 14th Primary Election is August 24, 2010.
For the primary election, early voting centers will be open Friday, September 3, 2010 through Thursday, September 9, 2010, except for Sunday, September 5th when early voting centers are closed.  Early voting centers will be open from 10 am until 8 pm each early voting day.  Anyone in line at 8:00 pm will be allowed to vote.

The Anne Arundel County Early Voting sites, approved by the State Board of Elections are the:
Severna Park Library- 45 McKinsey Rd, Severna Park 21146
North County Area Library- 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie 21060
West County Area Library- 1325 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, 21113
Edgewater Library- 25 Stepneys Ln, Edgewater, 21037
Annapolis Sr. Activity Center- 119 South Villa Ave, Annapolis, 21401

The voter registration deadline for the General Election is Tuesday, October 12, 2010.

For the November 2nd General Election, early voting centers will be open starting Friday October 22, 2010 through Thursday, October 28, 2010, except for Sunday, October 24th, at the same locations used for the Primary.

The procedures for early voting are the same as voting on election day.  You will check in to vote and then vote your ballot on the touchscreen voting system.

Additional information regarding early voting can be obtained by calling the Anne Arundel County Election Office at 410.222.6600.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  410-841-3370 or Pamela.Beidle@house.state.md.us.  Or look for Delegate Pam Beidle on Facebook for regular updates.  Thank you for the honor of allowing me to represent the citizens of District 32 in the Maryland House of Delegates.