United Democrats of Washington County, Md.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Important Dates - Primary Election 2024
Last day to Register to Vote & Update Registration Information: Tuesday, April 23
For in-depth details about voter registration, including the registration process, verification, and how to update your information, visit elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration
For info on mail-in voting, visit elections.maryland.gov/voting/absentee
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot by mail or fax: your request must be received (not just mailed) by Tuesday, May 7.
Deadline to receive your ballot via the internet and print it out: your request must be received by fax or submitted online by 5 pm, Friday, May 10.
Early Voting is Thursday, May 2 - Thursday, May 9 from 7 am - 8 pm.
Early Voting sites:
Washington County Election Center, 17718 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown
Washington County Free Library, Smithsburg Branch, 66 W. Water St, Smithsburg
American Legion Clopper-Michael Post 10, 710 N. Main St., Boonsboro
Primary Election Day - Tuesday, May 14
Watch the Livestream of the Feb. 19 Candidate Forum for Congressional District 6, hosted by the Washington County Democratic Central Committee.
Links
Maryland State Board of Elections
Washington County Board of Elections
Welcome to our webpage.
If you are a Democrat and are feeling like you can’t find your “people," we invite you to come and meet us. Many people when they first come to Washington County complain that they feel alone, like a blue dot in a red sea. If you are looking for like-minded people who are interested in making their city, county, and state a better place to live, I think you have found who you are looking for. Please take a look at this site and our Facebook page and join us for an event or meeting. Hope to see you there.
The United Democrats of Washington County (UDWC) was formed in 2015 as an activist, inclusive grassroots organization to revitalize local Democrats and take political action on the local, state and national levels. We welcome the participation of all registered Washington County Democrats. We work alongside the Washington County Democratic Central Committee, the official local arm of the Democratic party whose members are elected in the midterms.
UDWC and Special Events
Wednesday, April 24 - Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Holds a Listening Session
5:30 - 8:30 pm at 11400 Robinwood Dr. Join an interactive discussion on challenges within the county regarding diversity, discrimination, fair housing and more. Co-hosted by Hagerstown Community College and the Washington County NAACP.
Wednesday, May 15 -
Washington County Public Budget Hearing
The public is invited to this hearing on the FY24 proposed budget at 6 pm at the Public Safety Training Center, located at 18350 Public Safety Place in Hagerstown. Public testimony is encouraged. This hearing was originally scheduled for May 5.
A live video stream will be available on Facebook – Washington County Government – Maryland; and YouTube – Washington County, MD Board of County Commissioners. View the Citizens’ Guide to the Budget 2024. Anyone with questions regarding this hearing may call the Office of the County Commissioners at 240-313-2204 for further information.
County Commissioner Meetings
Find their meeting schedule here.
Board of Education Meetings
Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm, 10435 Downsville Pike. Check the BOE website for any changes to this schedule.
Hagerstown City Council Meetings
Council Chambers, City Hall 2nd floor. Find their meeting schedule here.
Scam Election Call Alert
The Washington County Board of Elections is warning residents about scam election calls that aim to deceive and manipulate voters. Robocalls impersonating political campaigns or candidates are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with some using artificial intelligence to mimic well-known voices.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is pursuing legal action against perpetrators. Recent cases include a lawsuit against a company accused of sending scam election robocalls mimicking prominent political figures to discourage voter turnout.
If you receive a suspicious election call, please report it to 410-528-8662 with details such as the date, time, caller ID information, and the nature of the call.
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