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Proclamation Declaring September 15, 2026, as National Voter Registration Day in Rockville, Maryland
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Department
City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office
Recommendation
Staff recommend the Mayor and Council read, approve, and present proclamation to Jim Mullinax, Chair of the Rockville Board of Supervisors of Elections.
Discussion
This year, National Voter Registration Day will be observed on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Hundreds of local, state, and national organizations will coordinate events nationwide to raise awareness about elections, ballot initiatives, and the importance of registering to vote and keeping voter registration information up to date.
In Maryland, residents can register to vote, update their registration, or request an absentee ballot through Maryland’s Online Voter Registration System (OLVR), or by submitting a voter registration application to their local Board of Elections or the State Board of Elections.
Eligible residents may also register to vote during early voting. While registering by the voter registration deadline is encouraged to make the process faster, those who miss the deadline can still register and vote at any Early Voting Center in their county.
Registered voters have long been able to cast their ballots during early voting. Now, individuals who are eligible but not yet registered may also register and vote during this period. To do so, you must bring a document that proves your residence, such as a Maryland driver’s license or ID card, a change of address card, a paycheck, a bank statement, a utility bill, or another government-issued document showing your name and current address.
By taking advantage of these options, Maryland residents can ensure their voices are heard in upcoming elections.
Mayor and Council History
The Mayor and Council proclaim this proclamation annually.
Community Engagement
The City Clerk’s Office, in partnership with the Rockville Board of Supervisors of Elections, will host a community outreach event in recognition of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Rockville Town Square.