120 W. Washington Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740 | 240.313.2380

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

James Jenkins, Manager

P: 240.313.2384

E: jajenkins@washco-md.net

EARLY VOTING FOR GENERAL ELECTION STARTS TOMORROW

Eight-day early election voting runs from Thursday, October 23 to Thursday, October 30

Hagerstown, Md. (October 22, 2014) - The Washington County, Maryland Board of Elections would like to remind citizens that early voting for the November General Elections begins Thursday, October 23.

Early voting will be held from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Washington County Early Voting Center located in the former Phoenix Color building, 101 Tandy Drive, Hagerstown, Md.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Election

For those residents waiting for Election Day, the Washington County Division of Information Systems GIS Office has developed an Election Polling Place Locator map. To use the online interactive map, simply click on the magnifying glass and enter your home address. The map will highlight your polling place and respective voting precinct as well as provide directions, information on current elected officials, and a sample ballot.

For additional information please contact Public Relations and Community Affairs Manager James Jenkins at 240-313-2384. For general election questions, please contact the Board of Elections at 240-313-2050.

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About Washington County, Maryland Government

Washington County, Maryland Government strives to fulfill its duty to the citizens of Washington County with regard to operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. This vision is used to ably assist the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County in achieving goals for moving the County forward as present needs and future plans are addressed.

According to the Maryland Department of Legislative Services, the Washington County General Fund has one of the lowest costs per capita for services provided of all 23 counties and Baltimore City. This is attributed to the efficiency, staffing levels, and cost containment exhibited in Washington County Government operations. Visit www.washco-md.net for more information.