Potomac residents who missed the Oct. 13 voter registration deadline still have options, and those already registered face a full ballot when early voting opens Oct. 22.

The Nov. 3 general election features a competitive County Executive race, a five-way contest for four at-large County Council seats, Board of Education picks and three state constitutional amendments, according to a Patch voter guide.

Where Potomac votes early

Early voting runs Thursday, Oct. 22, through Thursday, Oct. 29. Centers are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, and anyone in line by 8 p.m. can still cast a ballot, according to MyMCMedia.

Two early voting centers serve the Potomac area:

  • Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Free parking on-site.
  • Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center, 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville. Free parking on-site.

During early voting, any county resident can vote at any of the 14 centers. On Election Day, voters must go to their assigned polling place or cast a provisional ballot, according to the Board of Elections.

Same-day registration

Residents who did not register by Oct. 13 can still register in person at an early voting center or on Election Day at their polling place. They must bring a document confirming both identity and address, such as a Maryland driver's license, state ID, paycheck, bank statement or utility bill.

County Executive: Jawando vs. Wells

Democrat Will Jawando, a Montgomery County councilmember, faces Republican Esther Wells for the county's top executive post. Wells previously ran for the 1st District seat on the Board of Education in 2022, according to Patch.

Jawando emerged from a primary field of seven candidates, five Democrats and two Republicans, collecting more than 52,700 votes out of roughly 131,000 cast, according to his campaign manager, Nicole Rios, in a statement reported by MyMCMedia. Wells won her Republican primary with about 6,850 votes out of roughly 11,270 cast, Rios stated.

Jawando's campaign said in a Sept. 21 statement that he will not debate Wells before Election Day. Jawando suffered a heart attack on Sept. 5, MyMCMedia reported. His campaign cited more than 45 forums, debates and town halls he participated in during the primary.

Wells, in a statement to MyMCMedia, called the decision "a form of candidate cancellation and disrespect for the full set of Montgomery County voters who will participate in this upcoming election."

Current County Executive Marc Elrich, a Democrat, is not seeking re-election to that post. He is running for an at-large seat on the County Council.

County Council at-large: five candidates, four seats

Five candidates advanced from a primary field of 18 for the four at-large Council seats: Marc Elrich, Scott Evan Goldberg, incumbent Laurie-Anne Sayles and Karla Silvestre, all Democrats, and Republican Sherwin Wells.

Board of Education and ballot questions

Voters will also choose Board of Education members for the at-large seat and the 1st, 3rd and 5th district seats.

Those races are nonpartisan.

Three state constitutional amendments appear on the ballot. One would require the governor to fund collective bargaining agreements with state employees in the budget. A second would allow temporary appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities when members are recused or their terms expire.

The third addresses redistricting, clarifying that certain boundary requirements apply only to state legislative districts. It would also give the General Assembly power to grant the Supreme Court of Maryland jurisdiction over congressional maps.

Key dates and mail-in deadlines

  • Oct. 22–29: Early voting, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Oct. 27: Last day to request a mail-in ballot by mail or fax
  • Oct. 30: Last day to request a mail-in ballot online
  • Nov. 3: Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 or hand-delivered to a drop box or the county election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. More than 50 drop-off locations are available countywide.

Voters with questions can call the Montgomery County Board of Elections at 240-777-8500.