The next election in Maryland is Maryland General Election on .
More than 122 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to state offices like Maryland Appeals Court Judge - Circuit 2 (Retain Nazarian?).
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Online applications must be submitted by
In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be postmarked by
Same-day registration is available on Election Day,
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in Maryland by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, in-person, or during same-day voter registration. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Maryland varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared to provide your Maryland driver's license number or nondriver's ID number. If you do not have either, then the last four digits of your Social Security number. If none of these documents have been issued to you, stating 'none' on the application will be accepted.
If you do not have a current, valid Maryland driver's license or MVA ID card, you must enter the last 4 digits of your social security number. The statutory authority allowing officials to request the last 4 digits of your social security number is Election Law Article, § 3-202. The number will only be used for registration and other administrative purposes. It will be kept confidential. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You will need your Maryland driver's license number, ID number, or Learner's Permit number.
Bring a document listing your name and address. This document can be your MVA-issued license, ID card, or change of address card, or a paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document.
If you’re under the age of 18, you may still be eligible to register to vote! If you can pre-register, you’ll need the following documents:
Be prepared to provide your Maryland driver's license number or nondriver's ID number. If you do not have either, then the last four digits of your Social Security number. If none of these documents have been issued to you, stating 'none' on the application will be accepted.
If you do not have a current, valid Maryland driver's license or MVA ID card, you must enter the last 4 digits of your social security number. The statutory authority allowing officials to request the last 4 digits of your social security number is Election Law Article, § 3-202. The number will only be used for registration and other administrative purposes. It will be kept confidential. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You will need your Maryland driver's license number, ID number, or Learner's Permit number.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Maryland can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Maryland, when registering by mail or online, the deadline is 21 days before an election.
For the upcoming Maryland General Election, your voter registration application must be:
Yes, Maryland has same-day voter registration. If you are unable to register by the online or mail deadline, you may register to vote at a polling place. You will be able to cast your ballot immediately after completing your voter registration.
Yes, in Maryland, you can complete voter registration during early voting. At your early voting location, be sure to register to vote before completing your ballot.
Maryland residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In Maryland, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 16 or 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
Maryland gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming Maryland General Election, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Maryland’s State Board of Elections website.
For the Maryland General Election, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 11 days before Election Day and ends 4 days before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
Maryland may require that you present an ID when you vote in person on Election Day. Some first time voters in Maryland will be asked to show ID before voting. If you are asked to show ID, please show an election judge one of the following forms of ID:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at all polling places statewide in Maryland.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Maryland, you can find more information on this page from the Maryland State Board of Elections website.
According to the Maryland Secretary of State, all registered voters are eligible to vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person by casting a provisional ballot.
Maryland provides prepaid postage for absentee ballots. You can mail your ballot back without adding any stamps.
You can track your ballot by visiting Maryland’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Voter Registration Introduction | Maryland State Board of Elections. Accessed July 29, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
Access by Voters with Disabilities | Maryland State Board of Elections. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Maryland Voter Lookup. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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