Prince George's County Council - At-Large Special election

In-person early voting began July 31 in the special election to replace Mel Franklin, who resigned from the Prince George's County Council in June, just before a state prosecutor charged him with embezzling campaign funds. A dozen candidates are running to fill the vacant at-large seat representing voters countywide. Keisha Lewis of Bowie confirmed that she has ended her campaign.

Date/Time

Early voting takes place July 31-Aug. 5, and the day of the primary special election is Aug. 6.  

• Early voting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day (except 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4.)  
• Election Day voting takes place Aug. 6, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the special election primary.

In-person voting

Voters have the option to vote at any in-person voting center, including Tall Oaks Vocational High School in Bowie. Residents may register to vote or change their party at the in-person voting site.

Mail-in or drop-off option

All registered voters in Prince George's County were mailed a special election ballot. Voters may return their mail-in ballot by mail or use one of the voting drop-boxes throughout the county, including locations in the Bowie-Mitchellville area:

• Bowie Community Center - Bowie, MD
• South Bowie Community Center - Bowie, MD
• Glenn Dale Community Center - Glenn Dale, MD
• Lake Arbor Community Center - Mitchellville, MD
• Prince George’s Board of Elections Office - Largo, MD

More information about the candidates:

• Special election voter guide jointly published by The Bowie Sun, Greenbelt News Review, The Intersection Magazine and Streetcar Suburbs News 
• League of Women Voters candidates forum 
• PGCTV candidate interviews 
• Community of Hope AME Church candidates forum
• NAACP, Reid Temple candidates forum