The next Town election will be held on May 5, 2026. Three Council Member seats will be up for election.

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To hold elective or appointive office as Mayor or Town Council member, an individual must be a citizen of the United States, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and a resident of the Town for at least one (1) year. Property ownership alone does not qualify an individual for election or appointment as a Town Council member.

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Voting Qualifications
To vote in a Town Election, individuals must be registered. To register, one must be a citizen of the United States, at least eighteen (18) years of age, and a resident of the Town for at least thirty (30) days prior to the election.

To obtain forms or for questions, please call 301-475-9791, visit https://leonardtown.somd.com, or email leonardtown.commissioners@leonardtownmd.gov.

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The 2026 Candidate Forum, hosted by the Leonardtown Business Association, will take place on Tuesday, April 28 at The Rex Theatre. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the forum will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Questions for candidates may be submitted in advance using the button above. 

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Questions will be reviewed for fairness and relevance. Due to time constraints, only a limited number of questions will be addressed. No questions will be permitted from the audience once the forum begins.

You may turn in a question in writing prior to the start of the forum at 6:00 p.m.

Any questions regarding the forum leonardtownmaryland@gmail.com