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.
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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
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November 1
Request must be received for mail-in ballots for the general election.
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Early voting in Maryland
Vote at an early voting center in your jurisdiction
July 7-14
Gubernatorial primary election early voting
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October 27 - November 3
Gubernatorial general election early voting
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Election Day in Maryland
Vote at your assigned polling place
July 19
Gubernatorial Primary Election Day
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(This date is a change due to a court order)
November 8
Gubernatorial General Election Day
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Important Notes
To register, you must be:
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a U.S. citizen,
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a Maryland resident, and
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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:
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convicted of buying or selling votes,
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under guardianship for mental disability and found by a court to be unable to communicate a desire to vote, or
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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