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MARYLAND ELECTIONS
ACTION CENTER

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MARYLAND KEY 
VOTING INFORMATION

 voting overview 

  • Offices on the Ballot: U.S. Senate • U.S. House • Supreme court • Appellate courts • State ballot measures • School boards • Municipal

  • Can you register to vote online? Yes 

  • Age Requirement to Register to Vote: 16 years old 

  • Can Student ID be used? No ID is required to vote 

  • Check voter registration status

  • Request an absentee ballot

  • View sample ballot (Ballotpedia.org)

  • Polls Open at 7am and close at 7 pm.

  • Find your polling place here

 primary election: 

  • Last Day to Register to Vote: April 23rd (by mail or online), May 14th (in person)

  • Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: May 7th (must be returned by May 14th)

  • Early Voting: May 2nd – May 9th 

  • Election Day: May 14th

 general election: 

  • Last Day to Register to Vote: October 15th (by mail or online), November 5th (in person)

  • Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: October 29th (must be returned by November 5th)

  • Early Voting: October 24th – October 31st 

  • Election Day: November 5th 

VOTER ID
REQUIREMENTS

Click the button below to visit VoteRiders for details on voter ID requirements. 

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VOTING 
RESTRICTIONS

Senate Bills 1003 and 1485 will restrict vote by mail access by imposing stricter signature requirements for absentee ballots and changing requirements to remain on absentee voter lists, respectively (Source: StatePress)

CANDIDATES 
SPOTLIGHT 

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