Maryland 2026 General Election
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Voting dates and requirements
Election date: November 3, 2026Confirm the rules that apply to your location and voting method. Local hours and eligibility can differ.
Register by mail: receipt
Applications postmarked by the advance registration deadline
Properly postmarked applications must arrive by November 3 at 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Register and vote during early voting
Early voting centers in your county
October 22–29, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; bring proof of residence.Verified October 12, 2026
Register and vote on Election Day
Your assigned polling place
November 3, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Early voting
October 22–29, 7 a.m.–8 p.m., including Saturday and Sunday.Verified October 12, 2026
Request a mailed or faxed ballot: paper
Paper application; ballot delivered by mail or fax
Received by October 27 at 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Request a mailed or faxed ballot: fax/email
Application submitted by fax or email; ballot delivered by mail or fax
Received by October 27 at 11:59 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Request a mailed or faxed ballot online
Online application; ballot delivered by mail or fax
Submit online by October 27.Verified October 12, 2026
Request a print-at-home ballot: paper
Paper application; ballot delivered via internet
Received by October 30 at 5 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Request a print-at-home ballot: fax/email
Application submitted by fax or email; ballot delivered via internet
Received by October 30 at 11:59 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Request a print-at-home ballot online
Online application; ballot delivered via internet
Submit online by October 30.Verified October 12, 2026
Request and pick up a ballot in person
Voter or authorized agent at local board
November 3 at 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Return a mailed ballot: postmark
Domestic mailed ballots
Postmarked by November 3.Verified October 12, 2026
Return a mailed ballot: receipt
Domestic mailed ballots
Received by November 13 at 10 a.m., with a proper postmark or date on the voter's oath.Verified October 12, 2026
Return by hand or drop box
Approved drop box or local board
Received by November 3 at 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Election Day polling hours
November 3, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Polls close
November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Source record verified October 12, 2026.
Governor
U.S. House (8 seats)
State Legislature (71 seats)
State legislative races will be listed as filing deadlines pass and candidate information becomes available from official sources.
9 federal/gubernatorial races and 71 state legislative seats on this ballot. Candidate information is added as filings are confirmed by official sources.
MD Election Resources
Check RegistrationStart or update your voter registration
Verify your registration is active and current
Request or track your absentee ballot
Locate where to vote on election day
Preview your ballot before election day
General election info from your state
Know what to bring and expect
State Election Office
P.o. Box 6486, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401-0486