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
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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
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
4th Congressional District:
Democrat Glenn Ivey
Republican George McDermott
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5th Congressional District:
Democrat Steny Hoyer
Republican Michelle Talkington
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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:
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
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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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