For last-minute candidate research, take note of these sites

The Nov. 5 general election is fast-approaching, and time is running out to do your homework  on the many national and local candidates. No pressure. 

We surfed the internet for voter guides, candidate surveys, forums and debates, all compiled in a tidy list below.

PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Republicans Donald Trump and JD Vance
Libertarian Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat
Green Party Jill Stein and Rudolf Ware
Independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan (suspended campaign)

Learn more:

• Guides.vote 
• Maryland Matters Voter Guide
• League of Women Voters Guide
• Council on American Islamic Relations - Maryland
• Vote411.org

Watch:

• ABC: Presidential debate
• CBS: Vice presidential debate

U.S. SENATE

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks
Republican Larry Hogan
Libertarian Mike Scott
Write-in Patrick Burke

Learn more:

• Maryland Matters Voter Guide - U.S. Senate
• League of Women Voters Guide
• Council on American Islamic Relations - Maryland
• The Bowie Sun candidate Q&A - Alsobrooks
• The Bowie Sun candidate Q&A - Hogan
• Vote411.org

Watch:

• MPT: Maryland U.S. Senate debate
• Maryland Disabilities Forum

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

4th Congressional District:
Democrat Glenn Ivey
Republican George McDermott

Learn more:

• Maryland Matters Voter Guide
• League of Women Voters Guide
• Vote411.org

5th Congressional District:
Democrat Steny Hoyer
Republican Michelle Talkington

Learn more:

• Maryland Matters Voter Guide
• League of Women Voters Guide
• Vote411.org

CIRCUIT COURT

7th Judicial Circuit Candidates:
Darren Johnson (sitting judge)
Stenise Rolle (sitting judge)
Michael Sheehan (lawyer)
Cheri Simpkins (sitting judge)
Donnell Turner (sitting judge)

Learn more:

• Streetcar Suburbs Circuit Court Judges Election Guide
• League of Women Voters Guide
• The Bowie Sun - recap of candidates' remarks
• Vote411.org

Watch:

• League of Women Voters Maryland Judicial Candidates Forum
• League of Women Voters of Prince George’s County Judicial Candidates Forum

SPECIAL ELECTION

County Council At-Large:
Democrat Jolene Ivey
Republican Michael Riker

Learn more:

• Vote 411.org

Watch:

• CTV: Jolene Ivey
• CTV: Michael Riker
• League of Women Voters candidates forum
• Community of Hope AME Church candidates forum

BOARD OF EDUCATION

School Board (District 5)
Robin Brown
Zipporah Miller

Learn more:

• Maryland Matters Voter Guide
• League of Women Voters Guide
• UMD Local News Network Voter Guide
• Center for Local Policy Analysis
• Vote411.org

Watch:

• Reid Temple Virtual Candidate Forum for PGCPS Board of Education

BALLOT QUESTIONS

• Sample ballot
• Maryland Question 1: Reproductive Freedom
• Prince George's County Ballot Questions A-F
• Bolts - What's on the Ballot? Local, state and federal

VOTING INFORMATION

• Prince George’s County Board of Elections
• Maryland State Board of Elections
• Campus Vote Project - Student Voting Guide
• Vote.gov - Voting while unhoused
• Vote.gov - Voting with a disability
• Vote.gov - Voting after a felony conviction
• Roll to the Polls - free transit
• Election Protection Center

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