Election Day In Howard County: When, Where To Vote

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02 November, 2020

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Election Day begins in a few hours but voters already have been submitting absentee ballots through early voting locations, by mail and in drop boxes for a week or more. This year, Howard County voters will decide on races for president, members of Congress, judges and school board members. Voters who mail in their ballots must make sure that the envelope is postmarked on or before Election Day. A voted ballot must be received by the local board of elections by 10 a.m. on Nov. 13. Voters can check and see if their mail-in ballot was received. Visit the voter look-up website to verify if the local board of elections received a request for a ballot and the status of a submitted mail-in ballot. Where are Ballot Drop Boxes Located At? Voters who would like to drop their ballots off at a secure ballot box for the 2020 election have numerous options across Howard County. According to the Howard County Board of Elections, multiple secure ballot drop boxes have been set up and are under surveillance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The ballot boxes will be available until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. Here is where the nine designated ballot drop box locations are in Howard County: Lisbon Elementary School, 15901 Frederick Rd., WoodbineMarriotts Ridge High School, 12100 Woodford Dr., MarriottsvilleElkridge Landing Middle School, 7085 Montgomery Rd., ElkridgeMeadowbrook Athletic Complex, 5001 Meadowbrook Ln., Ellicott CityWilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Rd., ColumbiaLong Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Ln., ColumbiaHoward County Board of Elections, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, ColumbiaLaurel Woods Elementary School, 9250 N Laurel Rd., LaurelReservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Rd., Fulton Where Do I Vote Early At? Residents can vote early between through Nov. 2. These sites will be open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Nov. 2 (Any Howard County voter can vote at any early voting center.) Marriotts Ridge High School - Auxiliary Gym and Gym, 12100 Woodford Dr., MarriottsvilleMeadowbrook Athletic Complex- Multi-Purpose Room, 5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott CityLong Reach High School- Auxiliary Gym and Gym, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, ColumbiaWilde Lake High School- Cafeteria and Gym, 5460 Trumpeter Rd., ColumbiaReservoir High School- Auxiliary Gym and Gym, 11550 Scaggsville Rd., Fulton Voting on Election Day On Election Day, voters can cast their ballot at one of Howard County's voting centers between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Voters will be required to stand 6 feet apart and the number of people inside voting centers will be capped, which may result in lines and wait times. The State Board of Elections says the best time to vote on Election Day is between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Voters can bring one or two children younger than 18 years old with them to vote. Under Maryland law, the children can accompany a voter as long as they do not disrupt or interfere with normal voting procedures. Voters cannot use their cell phone, pager, camera and computer equipment in an early voting center or at a polling place. Some first time voters in Maryland will be asked to show ID before voting, which can include but isn't limited to a Maryland driver's license, MVA ID card, student, employee or military ID card, U.S. passport, or any other state or federal government-issued ID card, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows name and address. Below are the in-person Election Day voting centers in Howard County: Lisbon Elementary School, 15901 Frederick Rd., WoodbineMarriotts Ridge High School, 12100 Woodford Dr., MarriottsvilleGlenelg High School, 14025 Burntwoods Rd, GlenelgMount Hebron High School, 9440 Old Frederick Rd., Ellicott CityElkridge Landing Middle School, 7085 Montgomery Rd., ElkridgeCentennial High School, 4300 Centennial Ln., Ellicott CityMeadowbrook Athletic Complex, 5001 Meadowbrook Ln., Ellicott CityHoward High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd., Ellicott CityLong Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Ln., ColumbiaOakland Mills High School, 9410 Kilimanjaro Rd., ColumbiaWilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Rd., ColumbiaRiver Hill High School, 12101 Clarksville Pike, ClarksvilleHammond High School, 8800 Guilford Rd., ColumbiaReservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Rd., FultonPatuxent Valley Middle School, 9151 Vollmerhausen Rd., JessupLaurel Woods Elementary School, 9250 N Laurel Rd., LaurelMayfield Woods Middle School, 7950 Red Barn Way, ElkridgeIlchester Elementary School, 4981 Ilchester Rd., Ellicott CityWorthington Elementary School, 4570 Roundhill Rd., Ellicott CityDeep Run Elementary School, 6925 Old Waterloo Rd., ElkridgeElkridge Elementary School, 7075 Montgomery Rd., ElkridgeRockburn Elementary School, 6145 Montgomery Rd., ElkridgeDucketts Lane Elementary School, 6501 Ducketts Ln., ElkridgePark View at Ellicott City II, 8720 Ridge Rd., Ellicott CityEllicott Mills Middle School, 4445 Montgomery Rd., Ellicott CityCentennial Lane Elementary School, 3825 Centennial Ln., Ellicott CitySaint Johns Lane Elementary School, 2960 Saint Johns Ln., Ellicott CityHollifield Station Elementary School, 8701 Stonehouse Dr., Ellicott CityThe Heartlands, 3004 North Ridge Rd., Ellicott CityWaverly Elementary School, 10220 Wetherburn Rd., Ellicott CityEllicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Rd., Ellicott CityDunloggin Middle School, 9129 Northfield Rd., Ellicott CityNorthfield Elementary School, 9125 Northfield Rd., Ellicott CityPatapsco Middle School, 8885 Old Frederick Rd., Ellicott CityBonnie Branch Middle School, 4979 Ilchester Rd., Ellicott CityWest Friendship Elementary School, 12500 Frederick Rd., West FriendshipMount View Middle School, 12101 Woodford Rd., MarriottsvilleManor Woods Elementary School, 11575 Frederick Rd., Ellicott CityFolly Quarter Middle School, 13500 Triadelphia Rd., Ellicott CitySt Michael's Catholic Church, 1125 St Michaels Rd., Mount AiryGlenwood Middle School, 2680 MD-97, GlenwoodClarksville Elementary School, 12041 MD-108, ClarksvilleLongfellow Elementary School, 5470 Hesperus Dr., ColumbiaResidences at Vantage Point, 400 Vantage Point Rd., ColumbiaPointers Run Elementary School, 6600 S Trotter Rd., ClarksvilleFulton Elementary School, 11600 Scaggsville Rd., FultonSwansfield Elementary School, 5610 Cedar Ln., ColumbiaBryant Woods Elementary School, 5450 Blue Heron Ln., ColumbiaHarper's Choice Middle School, 5450 Beaverkill Rd., ColumbiaSchooley Mill Park, 12975 Hall Shop Rd., HighlandThe Hawthorn Neighborhood Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, ColumbiaClemens Crossing Elementary School, 10320 Quarterstaff Rd., ColumbiaRunning Brook Elementary School, 5215 W Running Brook Rd., ColumbiaDayton Oaks Elementary School, 4691 Ten Oaks Rd., DaytonForest Ridge Elementary School, 9550 Gorman Rd., LaurelHope Baptist Church, 8801 Stephens Rd., LaurelAtholton Elementary School, 6700 Seneca Dr., ColumbiaOakland Mills Middle School, 9540 Kilimanjaro Rd., ColumbiaThunder Hill Elementary School, 9357 Mellenbrook Rd., ColumbiaRidgely's Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Rd., JessupStevens Forest Elementary School, 6045 Stevens Forest Rd., ColumbiaTalbott Springs Elementary School, 9550 Basket Ring Rd., ColumbiaJeffers Hill Elementary School, 6001 Tamar Dr., ColumbiaLake Elkhorn Middle School, 6680 Cradlerock Way, ColumbiaGuilford Elementary School, 7335 Oakland Mills Rd., ColumbiaPhelps Luck Elementary School, 5370 Old Stone Ct., ColumbiaOwen Brown Place, 7080 Cradlerock Way, ColumbiaMurray Hill Middle School, 9989 Winter Sun Rd., LaurelHammond Middle School, 8100 Aladdin Dr., LaurelLime Kiln Middle School, 11650 Scaggsville, FultonGorman Crossing Elementary School, 9999 Winter Sun Rd., Laurel Who Can I Contact With Problems? The Maryland State Board of Elections can be reached by phone at (410) 269-2840 and (800) 222-8683. The board's email is [email protected]. The Howard County Board of Elections is available at 410-313-5820. Voters experiencing difficulties with voting or who have additional questions can call the the national nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at the following numbers: English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287)Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683