Montgomery County residents who wish to vote in the 2009 Special Primary Election are reminded that the deadline for voter registration is 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday,

March 30, 2009.

In order to become a registered voter, individuals must be a U.S. citizen, live in Montgomery County, and be at least 18 years of age on or before May 19, 2009.

Applications for the Primary Election may be obtained by calling the Voter Information Service at 240-777-VOTE until Tuesday, March 24.  Applications are also available in county libraries, regional services centers, all offices of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, the Motor Vehicle Administration, and all U.S. Post Offices or may be downloaded at www.777vote.org or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections.

Individuals may also register at the Board of Elections, 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, on the following dates:  Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 30, from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

For more information on voter registration, call the Voter Information Service at

240-777-VOTE, or visit the website at: www.777vote.org or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections.

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