Voting & Elections

The City of Rockville conducts elections for Mayor and Council in four-year cycles. In 2023, Rockville will conduct its second Vote by Mail election for mayor and six councilmembers.

The city will have two vote centers on Election Day at City Hall and Thomas Farm Community Center.

Ballots must be returned to City Hall by mail or in person. All ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters who live within Rockville city limits.

Voters can return their ballots in the provided envelope by prepaid mail or by delivering them to a secure ballot dropbox. Two outdoor dropboxes will be located at City Hall and Montrose Community Center. Three indoor dropboxes will be located at the Senior Center, Lincoln Park Community Center, and Twinbrook Community Center only during hours of operation. Voters are not required to go to the ballot box to vote.

Key Election Dates

  • May 1, 2023: The Candidate Information Election Packet will be available.
  • October 13, 2023: Ballots mailed to registered voters on or before October 13.
  • October 17, 2023: Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration.
  • November 7, 2023: Election Day. Completed ballots must be received by 8 p.m., in person at City Hall or by mail.

Be Sure Your Ballot Gets to You:

Three Ways to Vote

  • By Mail: Ballots will be mailed to every registered voter. Return your postage-paid ballot to the city by 8 p.m. on November 7.
  • 24/7 Dropbox: Drop off your completed ballot anytime at an Election Dropbox, located in the parking lot of City Hall and Montrose Community Center.
  • Vote Center: Register and vote on Election Day at City Hall from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., November 7.

Still have questions? Contact: 

City Clerk / Director of Council Operations
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240-314-8286
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111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
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Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Right to Vote

All United States citizens who live within Rockville city limits and who are 18 years of age or older as of November 7, 2023, have the right to vote in city elections. You must be a registered voter in the State of Maryland to vote in Rockville city elections.