Running for Office

Candidate Packets Available at City Hall Starting Friday, August 1, 2025

The next City Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 for two Council seats with 4-year terms. Candidate Packets will be available: August 1 - September 12, 2025. This packet contains mandatory filing paperwork as well as an optional Notice of Candidacy Intent Declaration form. The Candidate Packet contains the information, forms, and rules regarding the election process. Please take time to carefully review the campaign materials and deadlines. Once you have received this packet and filed for a position, you will be responsible and accountable for upholding these rules and regulations.

A Candidate Packet may be picked up at the Finance Department front desk or from the City Clerk during normal City Hall operating hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

FILING FOR THE ELECTION: The completed candidacy paperwork must be filed, in person, with the City Clerk between Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, September 12 during regular operating hours. The City Clerk will accept no filing after 5 PM sharp on September 12.

An appointment with the City Clerk is recommended  to avoid any inconvenience. Call 410-272-1600, extension 211 or email mcorrell@aberdeenmd.gov.

Do not send any forms electronically.

A "Notice of Candidacy Intent Declaration" is an optional form for any person who intends to solicit or receive contributions, incur expenses or loan funds to the person's campaign ("campaign finance activity") before filing as a candidate in the election. Once completed, the Notice of Candidacy Intent Declaration may be dropped off at the Finance Department front window for the City Clerk's mailbox. This is the only form that may be dropped off. If this form is used, an additional financial report is required by Friday, August 29, 2025. More information on this subject is found in the Candidate Packet.

The Aberdeen Board of Elections is committed to helping you run a fair campaign. Every attempt will be made to ensure that the entire process occurs in an environment of fair play and clear communication. We ask that this courtesy be extended by all participants to each other and to all those involved in the election. The City appreciates your interest in municipal government and call to public service. We also hope that this will be an exciting and positive experience for you and your supporters.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our liaison, Monica Correll, City Clerk, by phone at 410-272-1600, ext. 211 or by email at mcorrell@aberdeenmd.gov.

Attention Candidates:  click this link for a copy of the Financial Contributions and Expenditures Form. Click this link for a Challenger and Watcher Certificate. 

THE ABERDEEN BOARD OF ELECTIONS: Tim Brooks, Angela Johnson, Mark Schlottman