Princess Anne, Maryland Public Records

The Maryland Bureau of Investigation also plays a role in supporting local law enforcement with investigative resources and intelligence sharing, enhancing the county's ability to manage and prevent crime effectively.

The Princess Anne Police Department (https://www.princessannepolice.com/) is responsible for maintaining public safety and law enforcement within the town. The department's records, including incident reports and arrest records, are available to the public in accordance with Maryland's Public Information Act. Residents can also access information about the department's community engagement initiatives and crime prevention programs through the department's website.

Voter registration and elections for Princess Anne residents are administered by the Somerset County Board of Elections, located at 11916 Somerset Avenue, Room 109, Princess Anne, MD 21853 (phone: 410-651-0767, website: https://elections.somersetmd.us/). Maryland residents can register to vote online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website (https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/index.html) up to 21 days before any election; registration requires providing name, date of birth, Maryland driver's license or MVA ID number, and the last four digits of Social Security number. New residents and those without state ID can register by mail or in-person at the county elections office. Princess Anne operates as an incorporated municipality and holds town elections for Mayor and Town Commissioners; municipal elections are typically held in even-numbered years (next scheduled for 2026), with candidate filing occurring in the spring and elections in early summer. Voters can confirm their polling location using the Maryland State Board of Elections Voter Lookup tool (https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch) by entering name and date of birth or address. Princess Anne residents typically vote at precincts located at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Student Services Center or Fire Hall depending on district. Election records in Maryland are extensively public: voter registration lists (excluding Social Security numbers and dates of birth) can be purchased from the State Board of Elections; campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are searchable online through the Maryland State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Database; certified election results by precinct are posted on county and state elections websites after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Somerset County reported approximately 55-58% voter turnout with roughly 7,500 ballots cast from approximately 13,000 registered voters, consistent with typical rural Maryland turnout patterns. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Princess Anne and Somerset County voters will decide Maryland's gubernatorial race (Governor and Lt. Governor), all Maryland statewide executive offices (Attorney General, Comptroller), Maryland's U.S. Senate seat (Class III, currently held by Chris Van Hollen, up for election in 2028, so 2026 will not include U.S. Senate), Maryland House of Delegates District 38A and State Senate District 38 seats, Somerset County Commissioners, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Register of Wills, and Princess Anne town offices if the municipal election coincides. Maryland offers no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot online through the state elections website or by contacting the Somerset County Board of Elections, with applications accepted beginning 90 days before election day and ballots mailed starting 45 days prior; completed ballots must be postmarked by election day or dropped at designated drop boxes by 8pm on election day.