Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
On an election day, a polling place shall be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. A voter who has appeared at a polling place by the closing hour to cast a ballot shall be allowed to vote.
State Election Guide
Maryland election dates and voter deadlines
Maryland 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, request a duplicate voter registration card., and check your polling place location.
What's on the Maryland ballot in 2026?
Maryland's current statewide calendar includes Maryland General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Maryland?
In Maryland, you do not have to affiliate with a political party. If you do not select a political party on your voter registration application, you will be "unaffiliated" with any political party. This means that you will generally not be able to vote in...
Election Calendar
Maryland current and upcoming election dates
Maryland General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official Maryland General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
You can submit a voter registration application to your local board of elections or the State Board of Elections. The mail-in application must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
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Voter Registration Deadline Online
You can use Maryland's Online Voter Registration System (OLVR) to register to vote.
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Early voting begins
Early Voting Begins on the Second Thursday before a primary or general election Day.
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Early voting ends
Early voting ends the Thursday before Election Day.
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Election Day Voter Registration Deadline
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during Early voting period through Election Day. MD Code, Election Law, § 3-305, 3-306. Go to an early voting center in the county where you live during...
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Maryland
Time off for voting: Yes
Every voter may take two hours off work so long as the employee does not have two hours of continuous off-duty during the time that the polls are open.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
On election day, you can vote at your assigned polling place.
Voter ID: None
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Yes. Maryland lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during Early voting period through Election Day. MD Code, Election Law, § 3-305, 3-306. Go to an early voting center in the county where you live during early voting, or go to your assigned election day polling place and bring a document that proves where you live.