Important dates for 2026 Maryland Primary Election

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Important dates for 2026 Maryland Primary Election

There may be additional rules or exceptions to the deadlines shown. Please see voting information below for more details.

Registering to Vote

Online applications must be submitted by

In-person applications must be submitted by

Mail-in applications must be received by

Same-day registration is available on Election Day,

Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Absentee ballots may be requested in person until

Mail-in requests must be received by

Voting

Mail-in ballots must be received by

Election Day is

Recent elections

Counties in Maryland

  1. Allegany County
  2. Anne Arundel County
  3. Baltimore city
  4. Baltimore County
  5. Calvert County
  6. Caroline County
  7. Carroll County
  8. Cecil County
  9. Charles County
  10. Dorchester County
  11. Frederick County
  12. Garrett County
  13. Harford County
  14. Howard County
  15. Kent County
  16. Montgomery County
  17. Prince Georges County
  18. Queen Annes County
  19. Somerset County
  20. St. Marys County
  21. Talbot County
  22. Washington County
  23. Wicomico County
  24. Worcester County

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