For only the second time, residents of Greenbelt who are 16 and 17 are eligible to vote in the Greenbelt city election on Tuesday, November 2. These teens as well as all adults 18 and over who want to vote must be registered in Prince George’s County. There are only a few more days to register.
After several years of discussion, in January 2018 the Greenbelt City Council unanimously voted to approve a charter amendment to officially allow the younger residents to vote in city elections. In a referendum question during the November 2016 city election, 53 percent of voters supported lowering the age of eligibility. Forty-nine 16-year-olds and 106 17-year-olds registered to vote in the 2019 election.
How to Register
To be registered to vote, applications must be received at the Prince George’s County Board of Elections by Monday, October 4. The easiest way to register at this point may be to contact Greenbelt city offices and request the registration form. Forms can be picked up by appointment at the Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. Call 301-474-8000 or email elections@greenbeltmd.gov to request forms or for more information. Prince George’s County voter registration forms can also be accessed online at princegeorgescountymd.gov/1980/Voter-Registration. Those students who are 15 but will turn 16 by November 2 should contact the city for more information.