Voting
Qualified residents of the City may obtain a Maryland Voter Registration Application from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday at:
City of Seat Pleasant City Hall
6301 Addison Road
Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
In order to vote in City elections, you must be a registered resident in accordance with the regulations of Prince George's County and the City's Charter. Every person who is registered with the County Board of Elections and is a resident of the City of Seat Pleasant shall be entitled to vote in all City elections.
- Can I vote in city elections by absentee ballot?
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Yes, you can vote by absentee ballot. However, there are regulations governing voting by absentee ballot.
- How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
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To obtain an absentee ballot you must first complete an Absentee Ballot Application. To request an Absentee Ballot Application, call the City Clerk's Office at 301-336-2600, ext. 2230.
- Where are the polling locations for city elections?
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The polling place for the City election is at the City Hall located 6301 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, MD, unless otherwise directed by the City Council at the recommendation of the Seat Pleasant Board of Election Supervisors.
- Where can I find voter registration information?
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You may access voter registration information at the State Board of Elections website or the Prince George's County Board of Elections page.
- What should candidates know?
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Important Information for Candidates
In accordance with the City of Seat Pleasant City Charter, candidate applications and registered voter petitions, which shall include the names and signatures of at least 20 registered voters in the City of Seat Pleasant, must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 5 pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2020; no exceptions. Once voter qualifications have been verified, qualified candidates will be notified of certification to run for the petitioned office.
Section C-610 Nominations
Candidates for election to the office of Councilmember or Mayor shall file with the Board of Election Supervisors a petition signed by at least 20 registered voters of the City of Seat Pleasant at least 60 days (including Sundays and holidays) prior to the date of such election. Such petition shall state:
- The name and address of the candidate
- The fact that such person is eligible for election to the office of Councilmember or Mayor
- That such person wishes his name placed on the ballot as candidate
Such petition shall be sworn to by the person filing same, both as to the fact of the candidate's eligibility and as to the genuineness of the signatures of such petition. No person shall be eligible for elective City public office who has not fulfilled the requirements of this section. No candidate shall file for election for more than one City public office at any one election.
The Candidate packets may be retrieved from 9 am to 5 pm at Seat Pleasant City Hall located at:
6301 Addison Road
Seat Pleasant, MD 20743