2026 voter guide
MD
How to vote in Maryland in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: 21 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day. In person: 21 days before Election Day. Same-day registration available.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office — or same-day at the polls.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Any registered voter can vote by mail in Maryland. Received 7 days before Election Day
Returning it: Postmarked on or before Election Day and received by 10am, 10 days after Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedEarly voting runs Thursday, October 22 through Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., at any early voting center in your county.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
2 statewide measures are certified for Maryland's 2026 ballots so far.
Commission on Judicial Disabilities Vacancies AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judiciary · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would allow the chair of Maryland's Commission on Judicial Disabilities to appoint former members to temporarily fill vacancies, or allow the governor to appoint a substitute member or extend a current member's term.
A yes vote means: Creates new ways to temporarily fill vacancies on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities.
A no vote means: Keeps the current process, in which the governor fills vacancies with state Senate consent.
State Employee Collective Bargaining and Budget AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Labor · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would require the governor's budget to fund the wages, hours, and benefits agreed to in negotiated agreements covering state employees. It would also change the collective bargaining process for state employees, including requiring a neutral arbitrator.
A yes vote means: Requires the governor's budget to fund negotiated state employee agreements and changes the state's collective bargaining process.
A no vote means: Keeps the current budget and collective bargaining rules for state employees.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Maryland?
Yes — Maryland has official online registration (deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — any registered voter in Maryland can request a mail ballot, no excuse needed.
Can I register on Election Day?
Yes — Maryland offers same-day registration. Online: 21 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day. In person: 21 days before Election Day. Same-day registration available.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Maryland deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Maryland election office. Found an error? Tell us.