Voter Resources

1. Ready to Register?

Each state has its own deadlines for registration, some having already passed for the upcoming election. However, you may still be eligible to register for future elections. Learn more about different states’ requirements.

2. What’s Your Voting Plan?

The voting process can be daunting, especially for first-time voters. Making a plan to vote can reduce anxiety and increase the likelihood of you casting a ballot.

Make your plan to vote

Voting in Maryland

Information about voting in Maryland can be found on the Maryland State Board of Elections website. Basic information on registering to vote and casting your ballot is below.

Register to Vote

The deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration information in Maryland is October 15, 2024, for the Presidential General Election. Your voter registration must be up to date with your current address.

If you missed this deadline, don’t worry—you can still register the same day you vote! Make sure to bring a document that proves where you live when you visit your local polling place.

Request and Submit a Mail-In Ballot

The deadline to request a mail-in ballot by mail or fax, your request must be received (not just mailed) by Tuesday, October 29, 2024. If you want to receive your ballot online, your request must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 for a request sent in the mail, or by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 1 for a request sent by fax or submitted online. the Presidential General Election. If this deadline has passed and you would like to vote by mail-in ballot, please contact your local board of elections. You can pick up your ballot there and either vote and return it then, or take your ballot with you and return it either by mail or at a ballot drop box in the county where you’re registered by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 5.

If you mail your ballot, it must be postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted. Once your application is submitted, you can check the status of your application online.

Vote Early or on Election Day

To vote in person, early voting centers will be open from Thursday, October 24 through Thursday, October 31 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. (including Saturday and Sunday).

On Election Day, polling places will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5.

You may vote early at any early voting center in your jurisdiction of residence, or at your assigned polling place on Election Day.

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