General election · Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Voting in Maryland

Deadlines, early voting, mail voting, ID and polling hours, from the official state election office.

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U.S. Senate and Governor

Statewide races every Maryland voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.

U.S. Senate

No U.S. Senate race in Maryland this year.

Governor

Wes Moore · Democratic
Running mate: Aruna Miller
Dan Cox · Republican
Running mate: Rob Krop
Andy Ellis · Green
Running mate: Owen Silverman Andrews
Cathy White · Working Class Party
Running mate: Cathy Permut

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election State Candidates List. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.

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Key facts for Nov. 3

Register to vote

Same-day registration: Yes. After the deadline you can register or update your address the same day you vote; bring proof of residency.

Online registration is available.

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Vote early in person

Any voter. In person Thu., Oct. 22 to Thu., Oct. 29, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

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Election Day

Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vote by mail

Who: Any voter may request one (no excuse).

Request by: To get it by mail or fax: request must be received (not postmarked) by Tue., Oct. 27. To get it by email: by 11:59 p.m. Thu., Oct. 29. In person at your local board: until 8 p.m. Nov. 3.

Return by: Postmarked by Tue., Nov. 3 and received by 10 a.m. Fri., Nov. 13; or put in an official drop box or delivered to your local board by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.

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ID to vote in person

Most voters do not need ID. Some first-time voters will be asked for ID: a photo ID, or a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government document with name and address.

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Note: One official FAQ page summary suggested no Election Day registration at the polls, while the Sept. 2026 key dates release says you can register the same day you vote. Same-day registration is confirmed at early voting centers.

From the Maryland State Board of Elections and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.

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