Brentwood, Maryland Public Records

Maryland residents register to vote online through the state portal at elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration or submit paper applications to the Prince Georges County office. Registration closes 21 days before any election, though Maryland permits same-day registration during early voting with proof of residency. Acceptable identification includes a Maryland driver's license, MVA-issued ID card, student ID, employee ID, utility bill, bank statement, or any government document showing name and address. Municipal elections in Brentwood take place on the first Tuesday in May during odd-numbered years, most recently in May 2025 with the next contest in May 2027. Voters elect a mayor and six council members, all serving two-year terms. Candidate filing occurs through Brentwood Town Hall at 301-927-3000, and local ballot measures may appear on the May ballot. Information about municipal candidates, sample ballots, and town issues is available at Town Hall, 4300 39th Place, or through the website at brentwoodmd.gov. Residents also participate in county, state, and federal elections held in even-numbered years during primaries (typically May or July) and the November general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday. Brentwood residents find their assigned polling place using the Maryland Voter Lookup tool at elections.maryland.gov/voting/where.html by entering name and date of birth, or by calling the Prince Georges County Board at 301-341-7300. Polling assignments are based on residential address and precinct boundaries. The town's polling locations have historically included local schools and community centers within or near municipal borders. Maryland offers early voting at designated centers throughout Prince Georges County during the week before Election Day, typically Monday through the Thursday prior, with extended hours including evenings and weekends. Maryland law makes several categories of election records public. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes, though Social Security numbers and birth dates are excluded. Campaign finance reports showing contributions and expenditures for state and local candidates are searchable online at campaignfinance.maryland.gov. Candidate filing information including names, addresses, and party affiliations becomes public record. Precinct-level election results are published by the State Board of Elections at elections.maryland.gov/elections/results. The county board publishes unofficial results on election night and certified results after canvass. The county voted approximately 87% for Democratic candidates in federal races. All Maryland statewide offices including Comptroller and Attorney General will appear.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Brentwood voters are published by the Maryland State Board of Elections (https://elections.maryland.gov/). All 47 Maryland State Senate seats are up for election, as senators serve four-year terms with all seats elected in gubernatorial years. Prince George's County executive and county council seats may also appear depending on Prince Georges County's election schedule. Municipal elections for the town occur in odd years in May 2027, so no town offices will appear on Maryland offers absentee voting, officially called mail-in voting, without requiring an excuse. Any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot online at elections.maryland.gov/voting/absentee.html or by contacting the Prince George's County Board of Elections at 301-341-7300. Applications must be received by the Tuesday before Election Day. Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a secure ballot drop box by 8:00 PM on Election Day. The county maintains multiple ballot drop boxes throughout the area, with locations listed on the Board of Elections website. Military and overseas voters can request ballots electronically through the Federal Voting Assistance Program.