Helpful Voting Links — Maryland
Don't miss your next election! You may register to vote with valid ID in person at early voting sites. Preregistration is recommended. November 6, 2018 is the local, state and congressional election.
- Register to Vote
- Check your registration status
- State Election Website
- State Election Dates
- Find your Polling Place
- See Your Ballot
- Absentee Ballot Instructions
- Request an Absentee Ballot
- Felon Voting Laws
- Call the Election Office: (410) 269-2840
- County Election Offices
- County Government Information
Primary/Caucus Info — Maryland
Presidential
Procedure:
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 2018 primaries remain closed. See Maryland Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.
Statewide
What's on the ballot?
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
Updated:
2018-02-12See Where Your Elected Officials Stand — Maryland
Voter ID Requirements — Maryland
What forms of ID are acceptable?
A copy of a current and valid photo ID
- MD driver’s license
- MVA-issued ID card
- Student ID card
- Employee or military ID card
- US passport
- Any other State or federal government-issued ID card
- Copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address. (Current means that the document is dated within 3 months of the election)
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.
See ID Requirements for All StatesEarly & Absentee Voting — Maryland
Request an Absentee BallotEarly Voting Dates: October 25th to November 1st
You can vote in person at designated early voting locations from October 25th to November 1st 8:00 p.m. 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 October 30th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by election day.
If you miss the October 30th 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.