Tuesday, October 20, 2009

You are not voting at Beall Elementary this year and other election information

Residents who live within the corporate limits of the city and are registered to vote may vote in City of Rockville elections. Rockville residents who missed the deadline to register to vote can still do so on Election Day.

The City's election ordinance allows for same day voter registration on Election Day. To register on Nov. 3, and vote, residents should go to City Hall. Those residents must then also vote at City Hall. Residents who choose to register - and vote - on Election Day must bring a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license or state issued ID card, and proof of residency.

Rockville is divided into 10 voting districts and polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Two of the polling locations have changed. Voters in District 2 will now vote at Rockville Swim and Fitness Center (previously Beall Elementary School) and voters in District 8 will now vote at Thomas Farm Community Center (previously Lakewood Elementary School).

Residents who wish to vote but are physically unable to access the voting room in the polling place can use the curbside voting option. In order to be eligible for use of curbside voting, residents must arrive at the polls in a car and have a companion notify an election judge in the voting room of the need for assistance.