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In Maryland, residents will receive applications to request a mail-in ballot to vote in the November 2020 general election. Residents can also request a ballot to be delivered by mail, fax or electronically. Ballots must be completed by hand and delivered by mail or in-person. If you choose to receive an online ballot, you must […]

It’s Tuesday, June 2 and it is National Leave the Office Early Day. We are not sure what the protocols for celebrating this holiday are if you are teleworking from home because of the coronavirus… as we ponder this, here are five probably more important things worth knowing in Montgomery County. 1. Presidential Primary Election […]

The City of Rockville is conducting a Vote by Mail election for mayor and four councilmembers on Tuesday, Nov. 5. City officials are inviting residents to attend three candidate forums. The forums with will be broadcast live on Rockville 11 (channel 11 on county cable systems) and live-streamed at Rockville 11’s website. Tuesday, Sept. 24: […]

Make sure transportation isn’t an issue for when you cast your ballot in Montgomery County.  Here are five ways to ride to the polls for free, or at an affordable price. Bike to your polling location. Download the Capital Bikeshare App on your phone and unlock the free 24 hour pass. The pass is valid […]

Here’s five things to know today, Nov. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. City of Gaithersburg Elections: Voters will cast their ballots for Mayor and Gaithersburg City Council today. Polls open up at 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. 2. Takoma Park City Elections: Voting will take place in Takoma Park’s Community Center from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents will […]

This is your source for the latest election news in Montgomery County. For more election news, visit our Vote 2016 page. We hope you will contribute your election updates and photos for this blog as well. You can email photos to pix@mymcmedia or Tweet images and updates @MyMCMedia, #MoCo #vote. You can also follow us […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Term Limits (Question B on the ballot) appears to have passed with more than 68 percent of the vote in Montgomery County, according to unofficial election results. Term limits advocate Robin Ficker is scheduled to celebrate at Shady Grove Metro this morning. […]

Damascus voters at John T. Baker Middle School share their thoughts on the Presidential General Election in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below: In Damascus there's a shout out every time a new voter arrives. @mymcmedia #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/8XdJ3peuKY — Sonya Burke (@SonyaNBurke) November 8, 2016 With BOE member Graciela Rivera-Oven who reports big turnout in Clarksburg […]

This is a special Election Day edition of five things to know today, Nov. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. today. To find your polling place visit the Maryland State Board of Elections website. 2. Looking to beat long lines at the polls? According to Board of […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. A frost advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. today. 2. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have the day off today and tomorrow. 3. It’s time to rake your leaves. Montgomery County begins its leaf vacuum collection program this week. 4. […]