Meet Ryan
Ryan Trout is the son of a 20-year Army veteran, a public servant, a father of three, and a candidate for Frederick City Council in District 5. He’s spent his career leading housing stability, economic justice, and community-led development initiatives — and now he’s ready to lead at City Hall.
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As Director of Housing and Community Development in Rockville, Ryan leads programs that support working families: from affordable housing and youth services to landlord-tenant mediation and innovative development.
During the COVID crisis, he helped deliver emergency rental assistance, rewrote outdated housing policy through a broad-based coalition, and launched a new rental inspection program to protect tenants. He also served for three years as Treasurer of the North Frederick Elementary PTA, managing budgets and advocating for local families.
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​With deep roots in Frederick, Ryan knows what it’s like to juggle work, school pickups, and skyrocketing costs — and he believes local government should make life easier, not harder. That means bold, practical solutions: bringing down housing costs, investing in safe neighborhoods and public spaces, and ensuring every family in District 5 has a real shot at stability and success.
How to Vote
Whether you're voting by mail, dropping off your ballot, or heading to the polls in person, there are multiple easy ways to make your voice heard in this year’s City of Frederick elections.
Voting Dates
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Primary Election Day: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Primary Early Voting: Friday, August 22 & Saturday, August 23
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Primary Election Day: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Primary Early Voting: Friday, August 22 & Saturday, August 23
Voting by Mail
All registered voters will automatically receive a mail-in ballot for both the Primary and General Elections. Just fill it out, seal it, sign it, and return it.​
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Use the prepaid envelope and drop it in the mailbox.
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Place it in a ballot drop box (locations listed below).
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Hand-deliver it to the polling place on Election Day.
Ballot Drop Box Locations
Drop boxes are open 24/7 from the time ballots are mailed until 8 PM on Election Day. You can return your completed ballot at any of these secure locations:
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Bourne Building – 355 Montevue Lane
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Hillcrest Commons – 1150 Orchard Terrace
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Talley Recreation Center – 121 North Bentz Street
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Housing Authority Office – 209 Madison Street
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Governor Thomas Johnson High School – 1501 North Market Street
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Frederick Community College – 7932 Opossumtown Pike
In-Person Voting Location
If you prefer to vote in person, you can cast your ballot at:
Trinity Recreation Center
6040 New Design Rd, Frederick, MD 21703
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For more information about federal, state, and county elections, contact the Frederick County Board of Elections:
8490 Progress Drive Suite 300, Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-VOTE (8683)