Maryland voting guide
Maryland’s 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls close at the times listed below; results post on the election authority’s official page — linked below and from the results page.
Open the election authority’s current instructions
2026 Maryland results: poll closing times and the official results page →
Maryland · November 3, 2026
In-person registration remains available through Election Day; location, identification and ballot rules apply. OFF-MD · BP-REG · VOTE-REG
| Registration route | Date | Rule | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Oct 13 | OFF-MD · BP-REG · VOTE-REG | |
| Oct 13 | postmarked | OFF-MD · BP-REG · VOTE-REG | |
| In person | Nov 3 | OFF-MD · BP-REG · VOTE-REG |
| Voting task | Date or window | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Mailed ballot request | Oct 27 | The application must reach the election authority by this date. BP-MAIL · VOTE-MAIL |
| In-person early/absentee route | Oct 22–Oct 29 | October 27 is the request cutoff for mail delivery. Online delivery requests have a separate October 30 cutoff; an eligible voter can obtain a ballot in person through Election Day. BP-EARLY · VOTE-EARLY |
| Ballot return | Method-specific rule | Mail: Nov 3 postmark and arrival by 10 a.m. Nov 13. Hand/drop-box return: 8 p.m. Nov 3. BP-RETURN · VOTE-MAIL |
| Election Day hours | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Local time. Check the assigned polling place for applicable exceptions. BP-HOURS · VOTECLOCK · GP-HOURS |
October 27 is the request cutoff for mail delivery. Online delivery requests have a separate October 30 cutoff; an eligible voter can obtain a ballot in person through Election Day. OFF-MD · BP-MAIL · VOTE-MAIL · BP-RETURN · BP-EARLY · VOTE-EARLY
Official state election information and ballot lookup. Military/overseas, emergency, accessible-ballot and special-eligibility rules can differ.
| House district | Outlook | DDHQ / Cook |
|---|---|---|
| MD-1 | Safe R / Safe R DDHQ-H · COOK-H | |
| MD-2 | Safe D / Safe D DDHQ-H · COOK-H | |
| MD-3 | Safe D / Safe D DDHQ-H · COOK-H | |
| MD-4 | Safe D / Safe D DDHQ-H · COOK-H | |
| MD-5 | Safe D / Safe D DDHQ-H · COOK-H | |
| MD-6 | Safe D / Safe D DDHQ-H · COOK-H | |
| MD-7 | Safe D / Safe D DDHQ-H · COOK-H | |
| MD-8 | Safe D / Safe D DDHQ-H · COOK-H |
Election Day questions
Common questions, answered first
When is Election Day 2026?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — the general election in Maryland is held that day.
What time do polls close in Maryland?
Maryland polls close 8:00 p.m. ET.
Where are Maryland 2026 results?
The Maryland State Board of Elections publishes official results. Maryland poll-closing times and the official results page → This site does not publish vote counts or call races.