INITIATIVE
Election 2026
Maryland Election Resources
Marylanders will vote for a new governor, all state General Assembly senators and delegates, and members of the U.S. Congress as well as numerous other elected officials.
Before you vote, check out the responses to our candidate surveys and use our resources to consider your candidates. New this year: a study guide for “In Charity & Truth: Toward a Renewed Political Culture.”
Key Election Dates (2026)
Primary
- April 23: Deadline to request mail-in ballot; you also can register at an early voting location or on Election Day
- June 11-18: Early voting
- June 16: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot (for registered voters only)
- June 19: Request a downloadable/printable mail-in ballot
- June 23: Election Day (find your polling place)
What you need to know about mail-in voting in Maryland
General Election
- Oct. 13: Deadline to register to vote and update information
- Oct. 22-29: Early voting
- Oct. 30: Deadline to request mail-in ballot (for already registered voters); by Nov. 1 for electronic mail-in ballot
- Nov. 3: Election Day
Note: Montgomery and Prince George’s counties provide election materials in English and Spanish. Contact your local board of elections to check your region.