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2026 Maryland Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Maryland, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Maryland

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 26, 2026 – November 2, 2026
Maryland requires early voting centers to be open for 8 consecutive days ending the Thursday before Election Day, generally 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 13, 2026
Mail registration closes 21 days before the election, but Maryland allows same-day registration during early voting.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 27, 2026
No excuse is required; mail ballot applications must be received by the local board by 7 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Postmark by November 3, 2026; must arrive by November 13, 2026
Mail ballots postmarked by Election Day can be received up to 10 days later and still count.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Maryland's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    June 15, 2026 – June 22, 2026
    Maryland requires early voting centers to be open for 8 consecutive days ending the Thursday before Election Day, generally 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    June 2, 2026
    Mail registration closes 21 days before the election, but Maryland allows same-day registration during early voting.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    June 16, 2026
    No excuse is required; mail ballot applications must be received by the local board by 7 days before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Postmark by June 23, 2026; must arrive by July 3, 2026
    Mail ballots postmarked by Election Day can be received up to 10 days later and still count.
  2. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 26, 2026 – November 2, 2026
    Maryland requires early voting centers to be open for 8 consecutive days ending the Thursday before Election Day, generally 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 13, 2026
    Mail registration closes 21 days before the election, but Maryland allows same-day registration during early voting.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    October 27, 2026
    No excuse is required; mail ballot applications must be received by the local board by 7 days before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Postmark by November 3, 2026; must arrive by November 13, 2026
    Mail ballots postmarked by Election Day can be received up to 10 days later and still count.

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By jurisdiction

Local Elections

Local election dates vary by jurisdiction. Find local election information through your Maryland elections office.

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Get ready to vote

Voter Tools

Voter Registration

Register or update your registration through Maryland's official portal

Elections Department

Maryland official elections office

Find Your Polling Place

Look up your precinct, sample ballot, and where to vote in Maryland

Boots on the ground

Maryland Family Policy Council

Maryland Family Institute

Jeff Trimbath, President

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Address
PO Box 1841, Annapolis, MD 21404

Maryland Family Institute is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Maryland.

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