How many electoral votes?
Maryland is listed with 10 electoral votes in this generated guide.
Electoral College
Maryland Electoral College votes and elector rules
Maryland has 10 electoral votes. See allocation method, elector pledge status, selection process, and verification links.
State Summary
What to know about Maryland Electoral College rules
How are votes awarded?
Maryland is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
Are electors pledged?
Maryland is not listed with an elector pledge requirement in the generated model. Confirm current state law before relying on this status.
What should I verify?
Confirm vote allocation, elector pledge enforcement, vacancy replacement, certification, and meeting procedures with official state or federal materials before relying on a legal detail.
Rules
Maryland elector pledge and vote allocation rules
Quick Facts
Electoral College rule snapshot
- Electoral votes
- 10
- Allocation method
- Winner-takes-all
- Elector pledge
- No
- Election code
- Md. Ann. Code Art. 33, §§ 8-503, 8-505
Allocation
Winner-takes-all
Maryland is one of the 48 states that have a winner-takes-all rule for the Electoral College. In these States, whichever candidate receives a majority of the popular vote, or a plurality of the popular vote (less than 50 percent but more than any other candidate), takes all of the state’s Electoral votes.
Elector Pledge
No
Maryland is one of the states that do not require their electors to vote as pledged.
Process
How Maryland electors are selected and vote
These notes summarize the elector selection, vacancy, meeting, or voting details available in the structured state model.
How Does Maryland Select Its Electors?
Each political party shall nominate or provide for the nomination of candidates for presidential elector of the party in accordance with party rules. The names of individuals nominated as candidates for presidential elector by a political party shall be certified to the State Board by the presiding officers of the political party.
When Do The Electors Vote?
The individuals elected to the office of presidential elector shall meet in the State House in the City of Annapolis on the day provided by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The conduct of the meeting shall be consistent with the requirements of federal law.
Sources
Sources and verification links
Questions
Common questions
How many Electoral College votes does Maryland have?
Maryland is listed with 10 Electoral College votes.
How does Maryland allocate electoral votes?
Maryland is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
Are Maryland electors pledged?
Maryland is not listed with an elector pledge requirement in the generated model. Confirm current state law before relying on this status.
How are Maryland presidential electors selected?
Each political party shall nominate or provide for the nomination of candidates for presidential elector of the party in accordance with party rules. The names of individuals nominated as candidates for presidential elector by a political party shall be certified to the State Board by the presiding...
When do Maryland electors vote?
The individuals elected to the office of presidential elector shall meet in the State House in the City of Annapolis on the day provided by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The conduct of the meeting shall be consistent with the requirements of federal law.
Where can I verify Maryland Electoral College rules?
Use official state or federal materials when available. This page links to selected sources including How does the state select its electors and National Association Of Secretaries Of State.
Glossary
Key Electoral College terms for Maryland
- Maryland Electoral Votes
- Maryland is listed with 10 electoral votes for the Electoral College in this generated guide.
- Maryland Allocation Method
- Maryland is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
- Maryland Elector Pledge
- Maryland is not listed with an elector pledge requirement in the generated model. Confirm current state law before relying on this status.
- Presidential Elector
- A person appointed through the state's presidential election process to cast Electoral College votes for president and vice president.