Voting Matters - Make Your Voice Heard!
Your vote is your voice! Learn more about upcoming elections, how to register, and how to get non-partisan assistance.
Vote.MD.Gov : Maryland State Board Of Elections
2024 Maryland Election Dates
Polls Open 7am to 8pm
Mail-In Ballots must be delivered by 8pm or postmarked on Election Day
May 14th: Primary Election
Early Voting: Thursday May 2nd until Thursday May 9th, from 7am to 8p
Mail-In Ballot Request: By May 7th to receive by mail, or May 10 to download and print ballot
November 5th: General Election
Early Voting: Tuesday October 24th until Thursday October 31st, from 7am to 8pm
Mail-in Ballot Request: By October 29th to receive by mail, or November 1st to download and print ballot
Voter Registration
Maryland Voter Registration Information
You can register to vote:
- Online using Maryland's Online Voter Registration System if you have a Maryland State Issued Driver's License or ID Card
- By submitting a printed voter registration application to your local board of elections or the State Board Of Elections. The Voter Registration Application (PDF) is available in English, Spanish (en español), French (en français), Traditional Chinese (繁體中文 ), Simplified Chinese (简体中文), and Korean (한국어 ).
- In Person at several locations including local Department of Health offices, MVA offices, institutes of higher education, and more.
- During Early Voting at a center in your county (2024 Primary Election Early Voting Locations), with proof of residency (see below)
- On Election Day at your polling place, with proof of residency (see below)
Accepted proof of residency for early voting or election day voter registration: MVA-issued 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.
16 and 17 year olds can pre-register to vote in Maryland but will not be able to cast a ballot until after their 18th birthday.
Check Your Voter Registration Status
Mail-In Ballots
Maryland voters can choose to vote by Mail-In Ballot without needing a reason to do so. You may request your ballot to be mailed to you, or choose to download and print your ballot yourself.
Mail Ballot Application Deadline, To Be Sent By Mail: Received on Tuesday one full week before Election Day.
Mail Ballot Application Deadline, To Be Downloaded/Printed: Received by 5pm the Friday before Election Day if sent in the mail, or 11:59 if the application is submitted by fax or online. Only the application can be submitted by fax or online - see below for mail-in ballot return options.
Mail Ballot Application Deadline, Delivered In-Person To Your Local Board Of Elections: Before close on Election Day.
You must apply for a Mail-In or Absentee Ballot in one of the following ways:
- Using Maryland's online system if you have a Maryland State Issued Driver's License or ID Card
- Filling out a paper application in-person at your local board of elections office
- Filling out a paper application, returned by email or fax to your local board of elections
The Mail-In Ballot Applications (PDF) for the 2024 elections are available in English and Spanish (en español)
You can also be added to the Permanent Mail-In Ballot List to receive a ballot for each future election you are eligible to vote in automatically, without filling out an application, if you are sure you will not want to vote during early voting or on election day.
Mail-In Voting FAQs
See The Status Of Your Mail-In Ballot
Cast Your Vote
You can cast your vote in Maryland:
- Mail-In Ballot, returned by mail postmarked no later than election day and received by your local board of elections 10 days after election day by 10am
- Mail-In Ballot, dropped off to a ballot drop box in your county or hand delivered to your local board of elections or an early voting center
- Early Voting at a center in your county
- 2024 Primary Election Early Voting Locations
Thursday May 2nd until Thursday May 9th, from 7am to 8pm
- 2024 Primary Election Early Voting Locations
- At Your Polling Place on election day
- Find Your Polling Place
Polls open 7am to 8pm
- Find Your Polling Place
Voting Questions or Problems
Maryland Voting Rights Information - 866ourvote.org
You have the right to vote! If you have questions, problems, or experience difficulties or harassment registering to vote or casting your ballot, contact the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline for assistance or to report a concern:
- English - 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
- Spanish - 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
- Arabic - 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)
- Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali - 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
- Text Chat Assistance - 866ourvote.org
