Your early voting option
VOTE EARLY IN PERSON
October 22 to 29
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day
Including Saturday and Sunday. Vote at any early voting center in your county of residence.
Find early voting locationsMaryland General Election · 2026
Make a plan to vote.
Your voice matters on the Shore. Choose when and how you will vote, then use the links below to get ready.
Election DayNOV03Tuesday · 2026Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Three ways to cast your ballot
Vote in person
Vote on Election Day
Tuesday, November 3
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Make time in your day and confirm your assigned polling place before you go.
Find your polling place ↗Vote by mail
Request your ballot
Request by October 27
To receive your ballot by mail
Prefer a ballot you can print at home? Submit that request by October 30. Return your completed ballot promptly.
Request a mail ballot ↗Voting help, right on your phone.
Text VOTE to (667) 408-8802 for Katie’s automated voting assistant. Get help with early voting, mail ballots, drop boxes, and Election Day.
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Know before you go
A little preparation.
A confident vote.
Find answers to common questions about casting your ballot in Maryland.
How do I return my mail ballot?
Follow the instructions included with your ballot and sign the required oath. If you mail your ballot, it must be postmarked on or before November 3. A ballot placed in a drop box or delivered in person must arrive by 8 p.m. on November 3. You cannot return a voted ballot online, by email, or by fax. Read the mail voting instructions.
Can I still register to vote?
Eligible Maryland residents can register during early voting at an early voting center in their county, or on Election Day at their assigned polling place. Bring a document proving where you live, such as an MVA license or ID, paycheck, bank statement, or utility bill. See registration and address guidance.
Where should I go for voting help?
Your local board of elections can help with registration, ballot questions, and voting arrangements. Find your county board of elections.