Town elections are supervised by the Board of Supervisors of Elections. The board consists of three members who are appointed by the Mayor and Commissioners. The terms of members begin on the first Monday in October in the year in which they are appointed and run for one year.
For further information or questions email: elections@northeastmd.org or call 410-287-5801 ext. 7102.
Current members of the Board of Elections are:
Every citizen who is at least seventeen (17) years of age and will be eighteen (18) years of age on or before the next Town election and has resided within the corporate limits of the Town for thirty (30) days is eligible to register to vote in Town elections.
Town residents who wish to register to vote may do so with the Cecil County Board of Supervisors of Elections by calling 410-996-5311 or click here
Town residents are considered to be registered for Town election if the resident is included on the statewide registration list at an address with the Town.
Town elections are held the second Monday in February each year. Two commissioners are elected in even numbered years and a mayor and two commissioners are elected in odd numbered years. The Town Election is held from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Elections are held at the North East Town Hall, 106 S. Main Street.
The Mayor must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, must have resided in the Town for at least one year immediately preceding election and must be a qualified voter of the Town. The Mayor must maintain a permanent residence in the Town during the term of office. Terms are two years and begin on the second Wednesday in March following the election.
Commissioners must be at least twenty-one (21)years of age, shall have resided in the Town for at least one year immediately preceding their election, and must be qualified voters of the Town of North East. They must maintain a permanent residence in the Town during their term of office. Terms are two years and begin on the second Wednesday in March following the election.
Qualified voters may seek election or re-election of the office of Mayor or Commissioner of the Town of North East by filing a certificate of nomination at the Town Hall on or before the second Monday in January preceding the Town election. In addition, a Financial Disclosure Statement form, an Appointment and Acceptance of Treasurer and Campaign Manager form and Limiting Campaign Contributions and Expenditures form.
No person may file for nomination to more than one elective Town public office or hold more than one elective Town public office at any one time.
Interested parties should refer to the election packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17RYaOkoFwdbT9vs_BN5Hcezk9z0Sc11B/view?usp=sharing