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Mail-In Ballots & Mail-In Voting
Information for requesting mail-in ballots and voting by mail.
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Polling Locations
Locate your polling place, ballot drop boxes, and early voting centers, or find information about your polling place.
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Early Voting

2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election

Deadline to register & change party affiliation: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Early Voting: Thursday, June 11, 2026 through Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily

Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline:

  • Ballot Delivered by Mail or Fax - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
  • Ballot Delivered by Internet - Friday, June 19, 2026
  • Voter Picks Up Ballot (in person) - Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Gubernatorial Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

2026 Gubernatorial General Election

Deadline to register: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Early Voting: Thursday, October 22, 2026 through Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily

Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline:

  • Ballot Delivered by Mail or Fax - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  • Ballot Delivered by Internet - Friday, October 30, 2026
  • Voter Picks Up Ballot (in person) - Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Gubernatorial General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Casting a Ballot In Person in Maryland
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