How & Where to Vote
Find out where to vote, how to vote, how to vote early, and how to vote by mail.
Register to Vote
Register to vote in Maryland, or learn more about voter ID & rights.
Election Details
Visit the Maryland election website or call (410) 269-2840 to learn more about your states voting details.
Have more questions about voting?
Read our voting FAQ
Important Dates - Presidential Primary
Voting Information for Maryland
Presidential Primaries
Only registered voters affiliated with a particular party may vote in its primary. Annually parties may choose to open their primaries to all registered voters up to 6 months before Election Day. In 2020 primaries remain closed. See Maryland Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.
Statewide Primaries
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
Don’t miss your next election!
Don’t miss your next election! You may register to vote with valid ID in person at early voting sites. Preregistration is recommended. Maryland will hold its closed presidential primary on April 28, 2020. Be sure to affiliate with your party of choice at registration so that you can participate.
Find Your Representatives What Do Your Representatives Stand For?Early Voting + Absentee Voting
Early Voting Dates: April 16th to April 23rd
You can vote in person at designated early voting locations from April 16th to April 23rd before the election. No excuse required.
To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than April 21st. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be received by 8 pm on April 28th, election day.
If you miss the April 21st mail deadline, you may request an absentee ballot by electronic download through November 2nd and hand deliver to your local board of elections. Click here for more information.
Voter ID + Eligibility for Maryland
Voter ID Requirements
If a voter needs an acceptable form of ID on election day but does not have one, he or she may cast a provisional ballot. However, the ballot will not be counted unless the voter provides one of the acceptable forms of ID above to their local elections board by the second Wednesday after the election. For more information on the casting a provisional ballot, click here.
Voter Rights
Find out more about your rights in Maryland.
Pre-registration
You may pre-register for All Elections
Age: 16
You may vote at age 17 in primary elections if you're 18 by the general election