Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Maryland General Election
Every Maryland voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Maryland are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use Maryland State Board of Elections: 2026 Gubernatorial Election.
Statewide races
On every Maryland ballot.
Key dates
- Tue, October 13, 2026: Voter registration deadlineAdvance registration closes at 5 p.m. After that, you can still register in person, with proof of residence, during early voting or on Election Day.
- Thu, October 22, 2026: Early voting beginsDaily through Oct. 29, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., including weekends, at any early voting center in your county. Same-day registration is available.
- Tue, October 27, 2026: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot sent by mailRequests by mail must arrive by 8 p.m.; requests by fax or email are due by 11:59 p.m. Online requests are also due this day.
- Thu, October 29, 2026: Last day of early voting
- Fri, October 30, 2026: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot you download and printRequests by mail must arrive by 5 p.m.; requests by fax or email are due by 11:59 p.m. Online requests are also due this day.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Same-day registration is available at your assigned polling place. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, or put in a drop box or delivered to a voting location or your local board by 8 p.m.
- Fri, November 13, 2026: Deadline for mailed ballots to arriveBallots returned by mail count if they reach the local board by 10 a.m. and are postmarked on or before Election Day.
Sources: Maryland State Board of Elections: 2026 Gubernatorial Election; Maryland State Board of Elections: 2026 Gubernatorial Election Calendar (PDF); Maryland State Board of Elections: Mail-In Voting. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.