Maryland

about this state
Maryland is the only state where'd you WANT to have a "Crabby Day"... Oh, don't give us that look, you liked that joke. But you know what's not a joke? Elections! Case in point, that one time you had one where it came down to 17 (!!!) votes. Don't let elections be decided by margins that inspire cardiac arrests! Here's all the info you need before you head to the polls this year! Oh and don't forget the Old Bay!
be a voterKey Dates
Voter Registration Deadline
Same Day Voter Registration
Early Voting Period
Recommended Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline
Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline (mail or fax)
Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline (in person))
Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline (postmarked)
Election Day
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How do I make sure I'm registered to vote?
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Can I register the same day I want to vote?
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Can I vote by mail?
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Can I vote early?
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Do I need an ID?
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How do I cast my ballot?
SINCE YOU LAST VOTED…
Since 2020, it’s gotten easier to cast your ballot in Maryland. Here are the changes you need to pay attention to:
When registering to vote…
- Military voters can now register and apply for absentee ballots online.
- Colleges are now equipped to help their students create voting plans. (Make sure to book an appointment for a time that you won’t oversleep.)
- It’s now easier for incarcerated persons to register to vote.
When making a plan to vote…
- The absentee voting list is now permanent and opt-in, so you can choose to vote by mail for all future elections if you so prefer.
- Early voting centers are much more widely available and focus on accessibility to low-income and minority communities.
- Early voting centers must be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm each day (an earlier start than in the past – buy your local poll workers a coffee.)
When casting your vote…
- Drop boxes are more accessible to voters than before, so consider making them a part of your voting plan.
Now what?
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Resources
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Find the details on accessible voting in your state, including early voting, Election Day voting, mail voting, and accessible mail voting tools for people with print disabilities.
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Get your absentee ballot here!
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Need to show Voter ID? Not sure what kind? Get the specifics in your state here.
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