Parish Election Resources
In 2022, Marylanders will vote for governor, new state senators and delegates, a U.S. Senator, and U.S. Representatives. Not only that, but some legislative districts may be different this year due to the redistricting process that follows every U.S. census. Please use this toolkit to help your parishioners throughout the elections!
KEY ELECTION DATES
Primary Election
- Early voting: June 16-23
- Election Day: June 28
- Mail-in ballots: Request by June 21 to receive by US mail; June 24 to receive online; or in person at your local board of elections after
General Election
- Early voting: Oct. 10-Nov. 3
- Election Day: Nov. 8
- Mail-in ballots: Request by Nov. 1 to receive by US mail; Nov. 4 to receive online; or in person at your local board of elections after
GET READY TO VOTE!
- Register to vote by June 7 to vote in the primary or Oct. 18 for the general election - or on election day
- Find Your Legislative Districts
- Learn about the candidates. The Maryland Catholic Conference will publish responses to a candidate survey on issues of concern to Catholics, about five weeks prior to the primary and general elections.
- Do's and don'ts: political responsibility guidelines for parishes | Spanish
Note on voter guides: Many organizations seek to distribute voter or election guides through parishes, parish organizations or schools. Please use only those guides provided by the Maryland Catholic Conference or approved by your (arch)diocesan bishop. If you have questions, please contact the Maryland Catholic Conference via email or 410-269-1155.
Parish Resources
Download Word | PDF (to be updated for 2022)
- Bulletin/email announcements
- Catholic quotes about engaging in political life
- Mass intercessions
- Graphics for social media and your parish website
SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS
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FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
These resources are from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Do's and don'ts: political responsibility guidelines for parishes | Spanish
- Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship | Spanish (multiple resources for use by parishes and other groups)
- Summary bulletin inserts: Part 1 | Spanish and Part 2 | Spanish
- Novena for Faithful Citizenship | Spanish
CIVILIZE IT! INITIATIVE
- Resource kit
- Prayer for civility (English and Spanish - downloadable)
- Promotion materials - bulletin announcements, emails and social media graphics (English and Spanish)
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Communications and Engagement
☏ 202-525-9554
✉ [email protected]