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College Park sets Nov. 4, 2025, as general election day; approves early voting Nov. 1 and purchase of three ballot drop boxes
Summary
The College Park City Council approved Nov. 4, 2025 as the city general election day, added a Sunday early-voting session at Davis Hall and authorized the purchase of three secured ballot drop boxes for $9,481.25.
The College Park City Council on March 4 set Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 as the city’s official general election day, approved an early voting day on Sunday, Nov. 1 at Davis Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and authorized the purchase of three secured ballot drop boxes at a cost of $9,481.25.
Lede: The council acted after a presentation from the city’s Board of Election Supervisors (BOS), which described staffing demands, recommended expanding secure drop boxes throughout the city and proposed a one-day early voting opportunity to increase access.
Nut graf: The BOS told the council that mail-in voting increased turnout in prior cycles and suggested sending mail-in ballots to voters on Maryland’s permanent list and to those who request ballots; the board also recommended six drop boxes citywide but the council approved the immediate purchase of three.
What BOS proposed: Trishan (Board of Elections spokesperson) said the board expects significant staff hours to administer citywide elections and reiterated prior board recommendations: send mail-in ballots to voters on the Maryland permanent list and to those who request ballots, install secured drop boxes in multiple locations, and hold an in-person election day. The BOS proposed one return day at City Hall and a Sunday early-voting location at Davis Hall.
Council discussion and decisions: Council members raised concerns about Davis Hall’s space constraints and hours for the early voting day. The board proposed Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Davis Hall and Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall. After discussion the council approved the dates, the early voting schedule, and the purchase of three secured drop boxes at a stated cost of $9,481.25.
Why it matters: The changes add an early voting opportunity and additional drop boxes intended to increase voter access and participation; the BOS emphasized transparency of ballot canvassing and public review of provisional ballots.
Next steps: City staff will prepare a budget for the 2025 election and order the approved drop boxes; the BOS will continue to refine logistics and staffing plans for early voting and ballot drop-box locations.
