Municipal Elections in Bel Air & Aberdeen

Elections held Nov. 7, 2023; Candidate filing deadlines coming up quickly!

Municipal elections are coming up soon in Aberdeen and Bel Air! The elections will be held on Nov. 7, 2023. Municipal elections are key elements in the strategies of both the Harford DCC and the Maryland Democratic Party. The HCDCC and a coalition of other organizations are organizing get-out-the-vote campaigns in both municipalities.

• In Aberdeen, all four City Council seats and the position of Mayor are up for election. Candidate packets containing mandatory filing paperwork are available at the Finance Department front desk until Sept. 15, 2023. Completed paperwork must be filed between Tuesday, Sept. 5 through 5 pm, Friday Sept. 15 with the City Clerk. Filing information can be found at the Aberdeen Municipal Elections website.

• In Bel Air, three seats on the Town Commission are up for election. Candidates must file in person at the Town Hall at 39 N. Hickory Avenue and complete a certificate of candidacy and code of ethics statement before Sept. 22, 2023 at 7 pm. Complete election information can be found at the Bel Air Municipal Elections website.

Although the municipal elections are non-partisan, registered Democrats who run in these elections can receive support from the local and state party organizations. If you’re a registered Democrat considering running in either election, please reach out to the HCDCC by email at chair@harforddemocrats.org and we will connect you to available resources.