Thousands showed up for the first day of early voting in Prince George’s County, Maryland. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
Election Day is Tuesday, and — if you haven't yet — it's time to make sure you are registered and know where, when and how to cast your ballot in Maryland.
Early in-person voting has ended.
Here's a quick list with important Election Day info and what to know about voting in Maryland.
Voting in Maryland on Election Day 2024
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The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Polls will be open in Maryland from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. As long as you're in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote.
You can find your Election Day polling place here. Same-day voter registration is available in Maryland. Here's info on that.
2024 Maryland voter registration info
Although the deadline has passed to register to vote in advance, you can still register on Election Day. Make sure you bring a document that proves where you live.
How to check if you're already registered: If you think you're already registered but want to make sure, you can do that online here.
Submitting your completed mail-in ballot
The deadline to request a ballot by mail or online has passed. Here are your options for submitting your completed mail-in ballot:
- Bring it to your local general registrar's office by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5)
- Bring it to a drop-off location. (Check the instructions provided in your mail-in ballot mailing for the locations.)
- Return it by mail. Your filled-out ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5) and received by your general registrar's office by 10 a.m. on Nov. 15.
Maryland voter ID rules
Use the voter services site to see if you have to show ID before voting.
Some first time voters in Maryland will be asked to show ID before voting. If you are asked to show ID, please show an election judge one of the following forms of ID:
- A copy of a current and valid photo ID (such as a Maryland driver's license or MVA ID card; a student, employee or military ID card; a U.S. passport, or any other state or federal government-issued ID card), or
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document showing your name and address (must be dated within three months of the election)
Who's on the ballot in my area?
In addition to the presidential race, Maryland voters will be selecting their choice for one U.S. Senate seat and their U.S. House representative. If you're not sure what congressional district you live in, you can check on that here.
There are also many local races. Look up candidate lists for your jurisdiction here.
