Election 2008: What You Need to Know

• Prince George’s County Board of Elections
  Provides information to residents of Prince George’s County on voter registration, polling places and municipal elections.
• League of Women Voters Election Information
  A comprehensive collection of election resources covering voter registration and polling places for all 50 states.
• Maryland State Board of Elections
  The State of Maryland’s official website for voter registration, voting and access to election-related data.
• New Voters Project
  Aimed at registering and getting young people to vote, this site offers resources like “Voting 101” and a way to find out about volunteer opportunities covering all 50 states.
• Smart Voter
  Sponsored by the League of Women Voters, this site offers information on voting, polling places and ballots for out-of-state voters. Includes archived elections.

2008 Election Calendar

FAQs

• How do I register to vote?
  Register for the first time or update your registration, in English and espanol.
• What if I need an absentee ballot?
  Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot. Find out about Maryland's absentee process at this Maryland State Board of Elections site.
• Where do I find information about the candidates?
  • Basic information on the Presidential Candidates from C-SPAN
  • The Maryland State Board of Elections maintains a list of candidates at both the state and local levels.
• Can I see a sample ballot?
  Yes. The Help America Vote Act requires that certain information be posted at each polling place on Election Day, and this includes a sample ballot.
• Where do I find the results of an election?
  There are many sources for election results, including CNN and C-SPAN.