Maryland has a system of absentee/vote-by-mail that is relatively easy to sign up for an use compared to many other states. Considering Maryland also only has about a week of in-person early voting in the last part of October, voters should strongly consider making absentee/VBM their main plan, with early voting in person as their backup.
To avoid possible postal delays impacting your vote, we recommend mailing your completed ballot back by Tuesday, October 13th. Plan to drop it off by hand after that.
If you are concerned about your absentee ballot returning on time through the mail, visit our other page to learn how to drop your ballot off in person.
Register In Person: October 13, 2020 You may also register during early voting or on November 3, 2020 with proof of address. See Election Day registration instructions
Register By Mail: Postmarked October 13, 2020
Register Online: October 13, 2020
Maryland should be mailing absentee ballot applications to all voters.
Request In Person: Received October 27, 2020
Request By Mail: Received October 27, 2020
Request Online: Received October 27, 2020
Ballots that are postmarked on or before November 3, 2020 will be counted.
Ballots delivered in person to your local Board of Elections or polling place must be returned by 8pm on Election Day.
We strongly recommend mailing your ballot much earlier (by October 13th) and, if that's not possible, dropping it off in person. Learn how below or on our other page.
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To your local Board of Elections or a polling place in your county by 8pm on Election Day.
A qualified applicant may designate a duly authorized agent to pick up and deliver an absentee ballot.
An agent of the voter under this section:
must be at least 18 years old;
may not be a candidate on that ballot;
shall be designated in a writing signed by the voter under penalty of perjury;
and shall execute an affidavit under penalty of perjury that the ballot was delivered to the voter who submitted the application; marked and placed in an envelope by the voter, or with assistance as allowed by regulation, in the agent's presence; and returned to the local board by the agent.
October 26, 2020 to November 2, 2020.
7 AM - 8 PM in a presidential election
Established by State Board of Elections in collaboration with local boards
Number required depends on county population and ranges from one to five per county
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You can register to vote in-person during early voting and on November 3, 2020.
You will need to bring your MVA-issued license, ID card, or change of address card, or a paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document that has your name and current address.
7am - 8pm
If you are in line when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Don't leave!
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