Laurel residents go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 1 to vote for City Council members and mayor.

This year, polling places will be available in both city wards, instead of having all voters cast ballots at one location in Ward 1, as in past elections. Ward 1 residents will vote at the Laurel Municipal Center on Sandy Spring Road, and Ward 2 residents will cast ballots at the Robert J. DiPietro Community Center on Cypress Street.

Also new this year, residents will only be allowed to vote for City Council candidates running for office in their own ward, as well as an at-large candidate and mayor.

Important dates

Oct. 3: Voting registration deadline

Oct. 9:Sample ballot posted in city facilities

Oct. 10-25: Residents can apply for absentee ballots

Oct. 27-28: Early voting 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Laurel Municipal Center

Oct. 29: Early voting 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at Laurel Municipal Center

Nov. 1: Election Day; polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Ward 1 residents vote at the Laurel Municipal Center; Ward 2 residents vote at the Robert J. DiPietro Community Center.

Nov. 2: All absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m.

Nov. 28: New City Council members and mayor sworn in

To vote in the city election, you must be registered to vote with Prince George's County and live within the city limits. For a voter registration form, go to princegeorgescountymd.gov , or contact election@co.pg.md.us, or 301-430-8020.

For an absentee ballot application or more information on Laurel's elections, go to laurel.md.us or contact the clerk to the Board of Election Supervisors at krau@laurel.md.us or 301-725-5300, ext. 2121.