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How do I find out if I'm still registered to vote,and where?
Who are my elected representatives in the state legislature and Congress?
I want to learn about campaign financing in Maryland. Who gives what to whom?
Who is the county's executive?
When are the members of the Maryland General Assembly Elected?
I am trying to find information on the November 2010 elections.
Where is the Montgomery County Central Committee located? How do I find the office?
How may I register voters?
What is the Montgomery County population? How many Democrats are there?
I want to volunteer for the Democratic Party. How do I go about it?
What is the goal of the party?
What does the Montgomery County Democratic Party represent?
Where does the Maryland General Assembly meet?
When does the Maryland General Assembly convene?
How does a Council bill become law?
I recently got a letter from you about voting on September 14th, but it came addressed to my maiden name. I have legally changed my name on my social security card and drivers license - will...
I'll be out of town on Election Day. How will I vote?
Where can I register to vote?
When is the Primary Election
When is the General Election

Elected Officials

How do I find out if I'm still registered to vote,and where?

Please go to the county election web site.

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/elections/EnterStreet.cfm

Who are my elected representatives in the state legislature and Congress?

A. Do a search on your address at the state archives web site.

I want to learn about campaign financing in Maryland. Who gives what to whom?

A. The web site, Open Secrets.org, sponsored by the Center for Responsive Politics, maintains an online database of campaign financing in Maryland. You can even find out who in your zip code gave how much to each Federal candidate or Political Action Committee.

Who is the county's executive?

A. The county is led by Democratic County Executive Ike Leggett and a County Council with all Democrat councilmembers.

When are the members of the Maryland General Assembly Elected?

A. Representatives to both houses are elected in each gubernatorial election year for four-year terms. Candidates for the House of Delegates must be at least twenty-one years of age and those for the Senate at least twenty-five. The House of Delegates consists of 141 members, while the Senate has 47 members.

General

I am trying to find information on the November 2010 elections.

The 2010 election is an important one.  This the election year where local officials run. This includes everyone from the Governor to the State Assembly to the County Council. While the Presidential election year receives a great deal of media attention often it is said all politics is local. This election year is the local year and is an important one.

Please check back often with us to see how you might participate.

Where is the Montgomery County Central Committee located? How do I find the office?

A. The address is 3720 Farragut Ave. # 303, Kensington, MD 20895. For very specific directions from your location, type in your address and our address into Mapquest.

How may I register voters?

In order to register others, you need to attend a class and be certified by the Board of Elections as a Voter Registration Volunteer. This allows you to register voters in Montgomery County and throughout Maryland.

Training sessions for Voter Registration Volunteers are given at the Board of Elections office, 18753-210 North Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20879 . Classes are given each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You do not need an appointment to attend the class. Evening classes can be arranged for groups of 5 or more; call (240) 777-8520 and speak to Ms. Lucey about scheduling an evening training session.

What is the Montgomery County population? How many Democrats are there?

A. With a population of approximately 873,000, Montgomery County is Maryland's largest jurisdiction. Montgomery County also contains more registered Democrats (approximately 246,000) than any other jurisdiction in the state.

I want to volunteer for the Democratic Party. How do I go about it?

A. We have numerous opportunities and are always in need of people to volunteer in our office. We are also in need of precinct officials to bring the message of Democratic values to your community! Our various democratic candidates often need volunteers as well.  There are many ways to volunteer

• Go to the volunteer form on this site located at http://www.mcdcc.org/index.php?display=Join&volunteer=Y&pid=333834
• Call our office at 301-946-1000 to request a volunteer packet with more information or
• Email montgomerydems@msn.com.

What is the goal of the party?

A. Our party strives to ensure the election of Democrats to public office, while encouraging the participation of precinct officials, activists, volunteers and contributors.

What does the Montgomery County Democratic Party represent?

A. The Montgomery County Democratic Party represents the progressive traditions that have long characterized the people and the politics of Montgomery County, Maryland. Our county is known for its open and honest government, compassionate and conscientious public servants, first-rate educational system and fiscally responsible management.

Legislation

Where does the Maryland General Assembly meet?

A. The Maryland General Assembly meets in Annapolis each year for 90 days to act on more than 2300 bills including the State's annual budget.

When does the Maryland General Assembly convene?

A. The Maryland General Assembly convenes annually on the second Wednesday in January for a 90-day session.   back to top

How does a Council bill become law?

The Montgomery County Council enacts local public laws for the "peace, good government, health, and welfare of the county." Since State laws take precedence over local laws, the Council must not enact any law that is contrary to State law; in case of a conflict, State laws are preeminent. Most criminal laws that we are familiar with are State laws.

The Montgomery County Charter requires that the County Council hold a public hearing on every proposed law, and a majority of 5 votes is required to enact a law. Emergency legislation, which is declared necessary for the immediate protection of public health or safety, requires 6 votes for enactment. If the County Executive vetoes a law enacted by the Council, the Council within 60 days may, by the vote of 6 members, override the veto.

Voting

I recently got a letter from you about voting on September 14th, but it came addressed to my maiden name. I have legally changed my name on my social security card and drivers license - will that be reflected when I go to vote in the primary? I don't want to be turned away because my ID doesn't recognize my name on file. Thanks! Sarah Leonard

Yes please inform the Montgomery County Board of Elections of any change of Address, Party Affiliation, or Change of Name. To do so please fill out their application form and indicate you have made such a change.

You may obtain the application from the website 777vote.org or by going to your local post office or library. On the website scroll down to voter registration and then click on voter application. On the application check off Name Change and then mail back to

Board Of Elections
Montgomery County
P.O. Box 4333
Rockville, MD 20849-4333

I'll be out of town on Election Day. How will I vote?

A. You may vote by Absentee Ballot. Download an Application.
B.  You may vote early for the primary.

Where can I register to vote?

When is the Primary Election

The Primary Election is September 14, 2010 which will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for each office.   The polls will be open from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. 

When is the General Election

The General Election will be held on November 2, 2010.   The polls will be open from 7:00AM to 8:00PM.   back to top

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