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Vote And Be Heard

 

Did you know that you can register to vote in Maryland if you're at least 16?

 

Did you know that you can register online or in person?

 

With all the stuff that's affecting our communities, there's no better time than right now to make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming Maryland elections.

 

 

Here are a few things you should know to become an informed voter and
advocate for the issues that are important to you.

Register to Vote

June 28

Deadline to register to vote, update registration or change party affiliation for the primary election.

October 18

Deadline to register to vote, update registration or change party affiliation for the general election.

 
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Requests for mail-in ballots

July 12

Request must be received for mail-in ballots for the primary election.

November 1

Request must be received for mail-in ballots for the general election.

 

Early voting in Maryland

Vote at an early voting center in your jurisdiction

July 7-14

Gubernatorial primary election early voting

October 27 - November 3

Gubernatorial general election early voting

 
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Election Day in Maryland

July 19

Gubernatorial Primary Election Day

(This date is a change due to a court order)

November 8

Gubernatorial General Election Day

 

Important Notes

To register, you must be:

  1. a U.S. citizen,

  2. a Maryland resident, and

  3. at least 16 years old.

(Note: You may register to vote if you are at least 16 years old but cannot vote unless you will be at least 18 years old by the next general election.)

You cannot vote if you are:

  1. convicted of buying or selling votes,

  2. under guardianship for mental disability and found by a court to be unable to communicate a desire to vote, or

  3. convicted of a felony and currently serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment. You can use Maryland’s Online Voter Registration System (OLVR) to register to vote or, you may complete a voter registration application in person at a number of locations listed on the Maryland State Board of Elections website

You must select a party affiliation (Democrat or Republican) to vote in the Maryland primary election. 

WBAL-TV.com has an extensive "Voters' Guide" to guide you through the process of what to do before, during and after casting your vote.