VOTING
"There’s no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter."
President Barack H. Obama
HOW CAN I VOTE IN THE 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION?
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What is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot?
To receive your ballot by mail or fax, you must submit your request by Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
To receive your ballot as an emailed link, you must submit your request by Friday, June 19, 2026.
How do I return my ballot?
Mail Your Ballot: Your ballot must be postmarked on or before election day, June 23, 2026.
Use a Ballot Dropbox: Your ballot must be deposited in a ballot dropbox by 8:00pm on Election Day, June 23, 2026. (See locations below.)
Hand Deliver Your Ballot: You must deliver your ballot by 8:00pm on Election Day, June 23, 2026.
Ballot Dropbox Locations:
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Who Can Vote During Early Voting?
Any person that is registered to vote can vote during early voting. Any person that is eligible to register to vote can vote during early voting.
Registered voters have always been able to vote during early voting, but now individuals who are eligible but not yet registered can register and vote.
To register and vote during early voting, go to an early voting center in the county where you live and bring a document that proves where you live. This document can be your MVA-issued driver license, ID card, or change of address card, or your paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document with your name and new address. You will be able to register to vote and vote.
Where Can I Vote Early?
You can vote any of the following locations, which are open 7:00am to 8:00pm, June 11-18, 2026:
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On Election Day, go to your assigned polling place between 7:00am and 8:00pm.
As long as you are in line to vote by 8:00pm you will have the right to cast your ballot.
For more information, visit the Maryland Board of Elections website.