Plan your vote: Early voting in Maryland begins Thursday, Oct. 24 and runs through Thursday, Oct. 31.
During that week, you can vote at any early voting center in the jurisdiction where you live. Each voting center is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here's a full list.
The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open that day 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.
2024 Maryland voter registration info:
You can register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot online. The deadline to register to vote or update an existing registration for the upcoming election was Oct. 15 — however, you may still register after that date and vote using a provisional ballot.
If you think you're already registered but want to make sure, you can do that online here.
Same-day voter registration is also available. There are two options for that:
- Register during early voting by going to an early voting center and bringing a document that proves where you live
- Register to vote on Election Day at your polling place; bring a document that proves where you live.
Requesting a mail-in ballot in Maryland:
The deadline to request a ballot by mail is Tuesday, Oct. 29. Your request must be received by 8 p.m. that day.
The deadline to request a ballot online is Friday, Nov. 1 by 5 p.m.
Submitting your completed mail-in ballot:
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.
Election Day 2024:
The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls that day 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.
