In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.
Mail-in voting
Request your mail-in ballot before OCTOBER 29 or your online ballot by NOVEMBER 1.
Early voting
Vote early in Maryland beginning OCTOBER 24 – 31.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register online or by mail to vote in Maryland by October 15. Same-day registration is also available.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in Maryland?
To register to vote in Maryland you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Maryland
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not currently serving a sentence of imprisonment for a felony conviction
- Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes! Maryland offers same-day voter registration. Visit a polling location on Election Day, November 5, to register.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
- To submit your voter registration by mail or online, your registration must be received by October 15.
- Maryland also offers same-day voter registration on Election Day, November 5.
What do I need to bring to vote?
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 (i.e., Maryland driver's license, MVA ID card, student, employee, or military ID card, 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 that shows your name and address. Current means that the document is dated within 3 months of the election.
Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.