Here’s What You Need to Know About the Election in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg holds its election Nov. 7.
Here’s what you need to know:
The city website has lots of information.
The Elections Clerk can be reached at 301-258-6310, or by email at cityelections@gaithersburgmd.gov
The clerk’s office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Early voting at City Hall is on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 29 from noon to 5 p.m.
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Polling places:
- City Hall– GA01
- Crown Clubhouse– GA02 (New in 2017)
- Kentlands Clubhouse– GA03
- Villa Ridge Community Room– GA04
- Potomac Oaks Clubhouse– GA05
- Asbury Methodist Village– GA06
Candidates:
Jud Ashman (incumbent) is up for re-election. He’s running unopposed.
Jim McNulty is running for one of two seats on the city council.
Yvette Monroe (incumbent) is running for one of two seats on the city council.
Laurie-Anne Sayles is running for one of two seats on the city council.
Michael Sesma (incumbent) is running for one of two seats on the city council.
Question to ask incumbents. Why does the Council not comply with the State mandated Ethics Commission rules? And, how did that affect the controversial decision to annex the Johnson property?