Politics & Government
Baltimore Voting In Special Election During Coronavirus
One in-person voting site is set up in Baltimore for the special election to fill the open congressional seat in District 7.
BALTIMORE, MD — The special election to fill the seat left vacant by the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings is set for Tuesday, April 28. Two candidates are vying for the congressional seat in District 7: Republican Kimberly Klacik and Democrat Kweisi Mfume.
Voters from Baltimore City, Howard County and Baltimore County make up District 7. In Baltimore City, one polling place has been established where people can vote in person, but all voters are strongly encouraged to vote by mail due to the new coronavirus pandemic.
Ballots must be returned with a postmark of April 28.
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Ballots were sent April 8, according to the Maryland Board of Elections, and voters must make their selection, sign an oath on the back of the envelope in black ink and drop it in the mail or drop box. No postage is necessary.
"To slow the spread of COVID-19, all voters in the 7th Congressional District are strongly encouraged to vote by mail," the Maryland Board of Elections said in a statement. "The process is secure and the most effective way to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus."
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Those who cannot vote by mail, did not get their mailed ballot or need assistance can vote in person.
In-person voting for the special election will occur from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Edmondson High School, 501 N. Athol Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229.
Two ballot drop-off boxes will be available in Baltimore from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday — in the parking lot across Athol Avenue from Edmondson High School and outside the Baltimore City Board of Elections office at 417 East Fayette Street, Benton Office Building, Baltimore, MD 21202.
If people try to vote more than once, the Maryland Board of Elections shares that information with law enforcement. Anyone found guilty of voting twice may have to pay a fine of $5,000 and/or serve five years in jail.
Not sure about your district or voting status? Check voter registration information through the state board of elections.
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