Maryland holds closed primary elections in which registered voters can cast ballots for their party's primary. (Patch Graphics)
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to narrow down the candidate pool for many offices at the local level in Prince George's County, and the state and federal levels in Maryland.
Maryland holds closed primary elections in which registered voters can cast ballots for their party's primary. Registered unaffiliated voters will not be able to vote in primary elections, but can vote in any nonpartisan primary election in their jurisdiction, such as a primary election to select candidates for the board of education.
Any registered voter can vote in the primary. Residents who are not registered to vote can learn more about registering to vote here.
Statewide, National Races
Maryland voters will elect candidates for governor, as Democratic incumbent Wes Moore faces a challenger in Eric Felber.
Both parties' candidates for attorney general are running unopposed. The candidates in both parties' primaries for comptroller are running unopposed
The incumbents in all eight of Maryland's congressional districts face challengers in their primaries. Only the 7th District has a primary in which a candidate is running unopposed.
To view a full list of candidates in Prince George's County at the local level, click here. To see who is running for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, Congressional seats, Senatorial seats, House of Delegates and judges, click here.
County Races
At the county levels, voters will decide races that include:
County executive
County Council or Commissioners members
State's attorney
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Register of wills
Judges of the Circuit and Orphans' courts
Sheriff
Members of the Democratic or Republican central committees
In Prince George's County, the following candidates are running for office:
*indicates candidates who returned Patch's questionnaire
How To Vote
Early voting ran from June 11 to June 18.
For in-person voting, residents must vote at their assigned polling place. Voters can check their assigned polling place at this link. Polls close at 8 p.m.
Marylanders can update their address or register to vote at any early voting center in their county or at their assigned polling place on Primary Election Day. Residents must bring their MVA-issued license, permit, ID card or change of address card. The ID can also be a paycheck, bank statement or utility bill. A government document with the voter's name and new address will also suffice.