WASHINGTON — On Nov. 5, voters across the country will head to the polls to make their voices heard in races that will decide the political agenda of our country, from the next president of the United States to senators, representatives and myriad local seats as well as constitutional amendments and ballot initiatives/questions.
To help you prepare before you cast a ballot, we've broken down what you can expect to see if you're registered in Maryland, Virginia or D.C. We'll start with statewide races, and then narrow it down to county-by-county.
MARYLAND STATEWIDE
President
- Kamala Harris/Tim Walz (Dem)
- Donald Trump/J.D. Vance (Rep)
- Chase Oliver/Mike ter Maat (Libertarian)
- Jill Stein/Rudolph Ware (Green)
- Robert Kennedy Jr./ Nicole Shanahan (Independent)
U.S. Senator
- Angela Alsobrooks (Dem)
- Larry Hogan (Rep)
- Mike Scott (Libertarian)
Amendments
MD Question 1: Constitutional Amendment ─ Right to Reproductive Freedom
The proposed amendment confirms an individual's fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including but not limited to the ability to make and effectuate decisions to prevent, continue, or end the individual's pregnancy, and provides the State may not, directly or indirectly, deny, burden, or abridge, the right unless justified by a compelling State interest achieved by the least restrictive means.
VIRGINIA STATEWIDE
President
- Kamala Harris/Tim Walz (Dem)
- Donald Trump/J.D. Vance (Rep)
- Chase Oliver/Mike ter Maat (Libertarian)
- Jill Stein/Rudolph Ware (Green)
- Claudia De la Cruz/Karina Garcia (Independent)
- Cornel West/ Melina Abdullah (Independent)
U.S. Senator
- Timothy M. Kaine (Dem)
- Hung Cao (Rep)
Amendments
VA Question 1: Constitutional Amendment: Surviving Spouses Tax Exemption
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended so that the tax exemption that is currently available to the surviving spouses of soldiers "killed in action" is also available to the surviving spouses of soldiers who "died in the line of duty"?
DC
President
- Kamala Harris/Tim Walz (Dem)
- Donald Trump/J.D. Vance (Rep)
- Robert Kennedy Jr./ Nicole Shanahan (Independent)
U.S. Shadow Senator
- Ankit Jain (Dem)
- Nelson Rimensnyder (Rep)
U.S. Shadow Representative
- Oye Owolewa (Dem)
- Ciprian Ivanof (Rep)
D.C. Non-Voting Delegate, U.S. Congress
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (Dem)
- Myrtle Alexander (Rep)
- Kymone Freeman (Green)
- Michael Brown (Independent)
Ballot Initiatives
Initiative 83: Ranked Choice Voting and Open Primary Elections to Independent Voters Act of 2024
If enacted, the Initiative would both: (a) implement ranked choice voting to allow voters to rank up to five candidates according to their preference in each contest for any office (other than political party offices); and (b) permit any voter who is not registered with a political party to vote in the primary election of that voter's choosing for all offices (other than political party offices). This Initiative will not be implemented unless the D.C. Council separately chooses to appropriate funds for the projected costs.
MARYLAND COUNTY-BY-COUNTY
Allegany County
U.S. Congress: District 6
- April McClain Delaney (Dem)
- Neil C. Parrot (Rep)
Board of Education
- Crystal Bender
- Tammy Fraley
- Max Green
- Gerry LaFemina
Cumberland City Council
- Eugene Thomas Frazier
- Brian Richard Lepley
- Laurie Peskin Marchini
- D.A. Tinnen
- Simeon Leonard Younger
Calvert County
U.S. Congress: District 5
- Steny Hoyer (Dem)
- Michelle Talkington (Rep)
Board of Education: District 1
- Joseph Marchio
- Mike Shisler
Board of Education: District 2
- Paul Harrison
- Antoine White
Board of Education: District 3
- Jeanette Flaim
- Melissa Goshorn
Charles County
U.S. Congress: District 5
- Steny Hoyer (Dem)
- Michelle Talkington (Rep)
Board of Education: At-Large
- Michael "Mike" Lukas
- Letonya Smith
Question A: County Charter Adoption Referendum Proposal to Change form of County Government
A proposal to adopt the Charter as proposed by the Charles County Charter Board which would change the form of Charles County Government from Code Home Rule to a Charter form of Government. Voting “For the Charter” would adopt the Charter and change the form of Charles County Government. Voting “Against the Charter” would keep the current Code Home Rule form of government.
Frederick County
U.S. Congress: District 6
- April McClain Delaney (Dem)
- Neil C. Parrot (Rep)
Board of Education
- Colt Morningstar Black
- Josh Bokee
- Jaime Kierstan Brennan
- Veronica D. Lowe
- Janie Monier
- Chad King Wilson, Sr.
Montgomery County
U.S. Congress: District 4
- Glenn F. Ivey (Dem)
- George McDermott (Rep)
U.S. Congress: District 6
- April McClain Delaney (Dem)
- Neil C. Parrot (Rep)
U.S. Congress: District 8
- Jamie Raskin (Dem)
- Cheryl Riley (Rep)
- Nancy Wallace (Green)
Board of Education: At-Large
- Lynne Harris
- Rita Montoya
Board of Education: District 2
- Brenda M. Diaz
- Natalie Zimmerman
Board of Education: District 4
- Shebra Evans
- Laura M. Stewart
Question A: Charter Amendment by Petition County Executive – Term Limit Reduction from Three to Two Consecutive Terms
Amend Section 202 of the County Charter to decrease the term limit that applies to the County Executive from the current three consecutive terms to two consecutive terms. The decreased limit would apply to anyone who already has served two consecutive terms as of December 2026.
Prince George's County
U.S. Congress: District 4
- Glenn F. Ivey (Dem)
- George McDermott (Rep)
U.S. Congress: District 5
- Steny Hoyer (Dem)
- Michelle Talkington (Rep)
Council: At-Large
- Jolene Ivey (Dem)
- Michael Riker (Rep)
Board of Education: District 1
- Tiffini Andorful
- Donna S. Barriteau
Board of Education: District 5
- Robin Brown
- Zipporah Miller
Board of Education: District 7
- Kenneth Harris, II
- Phelton C. Moss
Board of Education: District 8
- Zakyia Goins-McCants
- Angela Jones
Question A: County Buildings Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $96,720,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of County Buildings, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question B: Library Facilities Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $17,284,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Library Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question C: Community College Facilities Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $194,380,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Community College Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question D: Public Works and Transportation Facilities Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $311,873,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Public Works and Transportation Facilities (including roads and bridges, parking lots, and maintenance facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question E: Public Safety Facilities Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $40,205,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Public Safety Facilities (including Fire Department Facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question F: Charter Amendment - Agency Staffing Levels
To provide that during any fiscal year, no agency of County government may exceed the number of positions for that agency as approved in the operating budget without the prior approval of the Council.
St. Mary's County
U.S. Congress: District 5
- Steny Hoyer (Dem)
- Michelle Talkington (Rep)
Board of Education: At-Large
- Brandie M. Edelen
- Josh Guy
Board of Education: District 2
- Cathy Allen
- Elena Brewer
Board of Education: District 4
- David C. Drys
- Mary M. Washington
Washington County
U.S. Congress: District 6
- April McClain Delaney (Dem)
- Neil C. Parrot (Rep)
Hagerstown Mayor
- Bill McIntire
- Stephen S. Schutte
Hagerstown Council
- Kristin B. Aleshire
- Caroline Anderson
- Erika T. Bell
- Mark Bell
- Tiara R. Burnett
- Sean Flaherty
- Stacy L. Michael
- Rich Owens
- Peter E. Perini, Sr.
- Matthew J. Schindler
Board of Education
- Victoria Beachley
- Pieter Bickford
- Charles A. Burkett
- Ashley McCusker
- Robin Merchant Spickler
- Stan Stouffer
- Melissa Williams
- April Ann Zentmeyer
VIRGINIA COUNTY-BY-COUNTY
Alexandria City
U.S. Congress: District 8
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (Dem)
- Jerry W. Torres (Rep)
- Bentley F. Hensel (Independent)
- David R. Kennedy (Independent)
Mayor
- Alyia Smith Parker Gaskins (Dem)
Council
- Canek Aguirre (Dem)
- Sarah R. Bagley (Dem)
- John Taylor Chapman (Dem)
- Abdel S. Elnoubi (Dem)
- Jacinta E. Greene (Dem)
- R. Kirk McPike (Dem)
- Celianna R. Gunderson (Rep)
- M. Mason Butler (Independent)
- Roy R. Byrd (Independent)
Arlington County
U.S. Congress: District 8
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (Dem)
- Jerry W. Torres (Rep)
- Bentley F. Hensel (Independent)
- David R. Kennedy (Independent)
VA Board
- Julius D. "JD" Spain, Sr. (Dem)
- Juan Carlos Fierro (Rep)
- Madison F. Granger (Forward Party)
- Audrey R. Clement (Independent)
School Board
- James Vell Rives, IV (Independent)
- Paul C. Weiss (Independent)
- Zuraya Tapia-Hadley (Independent)
- Kathleen A. Clark (Independent)
Metro & Transportation Bonds: Yes or No
Shall Arlington County contract a debt and issue its general obligation bonds in the maximum principal amount of $72,405,000 to finance, together with other available funds, the cost of various capital projects for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and other transit, pedestrian, road or transportation projects?
Parks and Recreation Bonds: Yes or No
Shall Arlington County contract a debt and issue its general obligation bonds in the maximum principal amount of $25,770,000 to finance, together with other available funds, the cost of various capital projects for local parks & recreation?
Infrastructure Bonds: Yes or No
Shall Arlington County contract a debt and issue its general obligation bonds in the maximum principal amount of $76,150,000 to finance, together with other available funds, the cost of various capital projects, including but not limited to facilities maintenance capital, facilities design and construction, the Arlington Neighborhoods Program, and other County infrastructure?
Public Schools Bonds: Yes or No
Shall Arlington County contract a debt and issue its general obligation bonds in the maximum principal amount of $83,990,000 to finance, together with other available funds, the cost of various capital projects for Arlington Public Schools?
Utilities Bonds: Yes or No
Shall Arlington County contract a debt and issue its general obligation bonds in the maximum amount of $14,220,000 to finance, together with other available funds, the cost of designing, expanding, improving, and renovating Arlington County’s Water Pollution Control Plant and the water and sewer systems serving the County?
Clarke County
U.S. Congress: District 6
- Ben L. Cline (Rep)
- Ken L. Mitchell (Dem)
- Robert C. "Robby" Wells, Jr. (Independent)
Berryville Board of Supervisors
- Michelle K. Marino (Dem)
- Douglas A. Shaffer (Rep)
Commonwealth's Attorney
- Matthew E. "Matt" Bass (Independent)
- Michelle M. Jones (Rep)
Fairfax County
U.S. Congress: District 8
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (Dem)
- Jerry W. Torres (Rep)
- Bentley F. Hensel (Independent)
- David R. Kennedy (Independent)
U.S. Congress: District 10
- Suhas Subramanyam (Dem)
- Mike W. Clancy (Rep)
U.S. Congress: District 11
- Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly (Dem)
- Mike L. Van Meter (Rep)
Mayor
- Catherine S. Read (Independent)
- Susan Hartley Kuiler (Independent)
Transportation bonds: Yes or No
Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow money, and issue bonds, in addition to the transportation improvements and facilities bonds previously authorized, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $180,000,000 for the purpose of financing Fairfax County’s share, under the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Compact, of the cost of constructing, reconstructing, improving, and acquiring transportation improvements and facilities, including capital costs of land, transit facilities, rolling stock, and equipment in the Washington metropolitan area?
Public Safety bonds: Yes or No
Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow money, and issue bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $126,000,000 to provide funds, in addition to funds from public safety facilities bonds previously authorized, to finance, including reimbursement to the County for temporary financing for, the costs of public safety facilities, including the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, renovation and equipment of civil and criminal justice facilities, police training and operational facilities and stations, fire and rescue training facilities and stations, including fire and rescue stations owned by volunteer organizations, and the acquisition of necessary land?
Fairfax City
U.S. Congress: District 11
- Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly (Dem)
- Mike L. Van Meter (Rep)
Fairfax Council
- Stacy R. Hall (Independent)
- Kate G. Doyle Feingold (Independent)
- Rachel M. McQuillen (Independent)
- Amini Elizabeth Bonane (Independent)
- Billy M. Bates (Independent)
- Jeffrey C. Greenfield (Independent)
- Stacey D. Hardy-Chandler (Independent)
- Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson (Independent)
- Anthony T. Amos (Independent)
- Jack F. Ryan (Independent)
- Taylor A. Geaghan (Independent)
Herndon Mayor
- Keven J. LeBlanc (Independent)
- Pradip Dhaka (Independent)
Herndon Council
- Alexis "Alex" Reyes (Independent)
- Cesar A. Del Aguila (Independent)
- Clark A. Hedrick (Independent)
- Kelvin Garcia (Independent)
- Michael T. Lloyd (Independent)
- Naila Alam (Independent)
- Soma Ramesh (Independent)
- Stevan Michael Porter (Independent)
- Tamim Chowdhury (Independent)
School bonds: Yes or No
Shall the City of Fairfax, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow money, and issue its general obligation bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $220,000,000 to provide funds, together with other funds, to undertake a program of capital improvement projects for the public school system of the City, and to fund the cost of issuing such bonds?
Falls Church
U.S. Congress: District 8
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (Dem)
- Jerry W. Torres (Rep)
- Bentley F. Hensel (Independent)
- David R. Kennedy (Independent)
Council
- John B. Murphy (Independent)
- Laura T. Downs (Independent)
Fauquier County
U.S. Congress: District 10
- Suhas Subramanyam (Dem)
- Mike W. Clancy (Rep)
Remington Mayor
- Devada Rae Allison, Jr. (Independent)
- William E. Polk, Jr. (Independent)
Remington Council
- Bob E. Kenyon (Independent)
- Richard Kent Moxley (Independent)
- Richard L. Heflin, Jr. (Independent)
- Susan L. Tiffany (Independent)
- Van M. Loving (Independent)
- Veronica L. Meadows (Independent)
- Zechariah J. Tiemens (Independent)
Warrenton Council: Ward 1
- Roy M. Francis (Independent)
- Heather D. Sutphin (Independent)
Loudoun County
U.S. Congress: District 10
- Suhas Subramanyam (Dem)
- Mike W. Clancy (Rep)
Leesburg Council
- Rob D. Mays (Independent)
- Zach J. Cummings (Independent)
- Nicholas A. Krukowski (Independent)
- Brandon M. Garay (Independent)
- Kari M. Nacy (Independent)
Lovettsville Council (special election)
- Ann M. Arena (Independent)
- Charles B. Cooper, III (Independent)
Purcellville Mayor
- Christopher M. Bertaut (Independent)
- Stanley J. Milan, Sr. (Independent)
Purcellville Council
- Caleb J. Stought (Independent)
- Carl B. "Ben" Nett (Independent)
- Brian C. Green (Independent)
- John-Mark E. Gardner (Independent)
- Susan F. Khalil (Independent)
- Brian D. Dean (Independent)
- Jonathan D. "Jon" Arnburg (Independent)
- Kevin B. Wright (Independent)
Public Safety Bonds: Yes or No
Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a debt and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum principal amount of $9,669,000 to finance, in whole or in part, the design, construction, equipping and other costs of Fire and Rescue Capital Apparatus and Fire and Rescue Station #08 - Philomont Station Replacement; and the costs of other public safety projects approved in the County's Capital Improvement Program?
Parks and Rec Bonds: Yes or No
Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a debt and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum principal amount of $53,787,000 to finance in whole or in part, the design, construction, equipping and other costs of, the Western Loudoun Recreation Complex, Dulles South Community Park, and the Westpark Improvements; and the costs of other public parks, recreational and community center projects approved in the County's Capital Improvement Program?
School Bonds: Yes or No
Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a debt and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum principal amount of $10,000,000 to finance, in whole or in part, the design, construction, equipping and other costs of LCPS Facility Renewals and Alterations and the costs of other public school facilities as requested by the Loudoun County School Board?
Transportation Bonds: Yes or No
Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a debt and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum principal amount of $151,165,000 to finance, in whole or in part, the design, construction and other costs of improvements for Braddock Road / Trailhead Drive Roundabout, Braddock Road Widening - Paul VI Eastern Entrance to Loudoun County Parkway, Crosstrail Boulevard Segment C - Sycolin Road to Dulles Greenway, Dulles West Boulevard - Northstar Boulevard to Arcola Boulevard, Evergreen Mills Road / Reservoir Road / Watson Road Intersection Improvement, Lake Drive Improvements, Northstar Boulevard Widening - Tall Cedars Parkway to Braddock Road, Route 7 / Route 287 Interchange Improvements, Route 15 Widening - Whites Ferry Road to Montresor Road, Ryan Road Widening - Evergreen Mills Road to Beaverdam Drive, Sycolin Road Widening - Loudoun Center Place to Crosstrail Boulevard, and Franklin Park to Purcellville Trail; and the costs of other public road and transportation projects approved in the County's Capital Improvement Program?
Manassas City
U.S. Congress: District 10
- Suhas Subramanyam (Dem)
- Mike W. Clancy (Rep)
Mayor
- E. Michelle Davis-Younger (Dem)
- Xiao-Yin "Tang" Byrom (Rep)
Council
- Ashley R. Hutson (Dem)
- Tom C. Osinia (Dem)
- Mark D. Wolfe (Dem)
- Lynn Forkell Greene (Rep)
- Stephen D. Kent (Rep)
- Robyn R. Williams (Rep)
Page County
U.S. Congress: District 6
- Ben L. Cline (Rep)
- Ken L. Mitchell (Dem)
- Robert C. "Robby" Wells, Jr. (Indepdent)
Prince William County
U.S. Congress: District 7
- Eugene S. Vindman (Dem)
- Derrick M. Anderson (Rep)
U.S. Congress: District 10
- Suhas Subramanyam (Dem)
- Mike W. Clancy (Rep)
Stafford County
U.S. Congress: District 7
- Eugene S. Vindman (Dem)
- Derrick M. Anderson (Rep)
Winchester City
U.S. Congress: District 6
- Ben L. Cline (Rep)
- Ken L. Mitchell (Dem)
- Robert C. "Robby" Wells, Jr. (Independent)
DC WARD-BY-WARD
DC Council: At-Large
- Robert White (Dem)
- Rob Simmons (Rep)
- Darryl Moch (Green)
- Christina D. Henderson (Independent)
DC Council: Ward 7
- Wendell Felder (Dem)
- Noah Montgomery (Rep)
DC Council: Ward 8
- Trayon White, Sr. (Dem)
- Nate Derenge (Rep)
DC Board of Education: Ward 4
- Frazier L. O'Leary, Jr.
- T. Michelle Colson
DC Board of Education: Ward 7
- Toni Criner
- Charles Boston
- Eboni-Rose Thompson