The Facebook logo The X.com logo The Maryland.gov logo
MSBEMaryland State Board of Elections

Verified. Open. Trusted. Empowering.

Past Elections are now found in the Elections Archive. This is in the main menu above, under Elections.

Elections

2026 Gubernatorial Election

Icon representing a polling place
Find My Polling Place Illustration of a mobile phone and computer
Request a Ballot Illustration of a mobile phone and computer
Track My Ballot Illustration of a raised hand with an american flag wrapping around it
Be an Election Judge Icon representing a ballot box
Go Vote Maryland App (Android)

Overview

Topics

  • Register to Vote
  • Vote In Person
  • Vote by Mail (Mail-In Ballot)
  • Accessible Voting
    •

    Candidates

    Timeline

    Primary Election Day
    June 23, 2026
    Early Voting
    June 11, 2026 -
    June 18, 2026

    Election Calendar (PDF)

    Results

    After the election, results will be linked here.

    Register to Vote

    During Early Voting: Go to an early voting center in the county where you live.

    On Election Day: Go to the polling place assigned for your residence.

    In either case, bring a document that proves where you live. This document can be:

    • your MVA-issued license, permit, ID card
    • change of address card
    • your paycheck
    • bank statement
    • utility bill
    • other government document with your name and new address

    You can update your address during early voting or on election day. Go to the polling place assigned for your new address. At your polling place, you will provide your new address, vote a provisional ballot, and election officials will update your address and count your provisional ballot.

    Find your polling place here

    Voting In Person

    To vote in person, Marylanders can vote during early voting or on election day from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm. The best time to vote in person is on weekends during early voting and between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on election day.

    Vote Early

    If you prefer to vote in person, for the Gubernatorial Primary Election, early voting centers will be open from Thursday, June 11, 2026 through Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm, including Saturday and Sunday. You may vote early at any early voting center in your county of residence.

    Vote on Election Day

    Election day polling places will be open from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm on June 23, 2026. Election day voting will be held at your assigned polling place.

    Vote by Mail

    To vote by mail, you must request a mail-in ballot from the State Board of Elections or your local board of elections.

    Mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in a designated ballot drop box by 8:00 pm on June 23, 2026.

    Requesting a Mail-In Ballot

    You can request a ballot in the following ways.

    Online

    The deadlines for requests submitted online are:

    • Tuesday June 16, 2026 (if you want your ballot mailed to you
    • Friday June 19, 2026 (if you want to download and print your ballot)

    Links

    Mail or Drop-Box or Fax

    Your request must be received (not just mailed) by:

    • Tuesday June 16, 2026 (if you want your ballot mailed to you)
    • Friday June 19, 2026 (if you want to download and print your ballot)
    In Person

    The deadline is June 23, 2026 by 8:00 pm. Please visit your local board of elections' website for hours of operation.

    Hand Delivering Your Request

    If you hand deliver your request and the ballots are ready, you can pick up your mail-in ballot. You may take your mail-in ballot with you and return it by mail, or you can vote it at the local board office and give it to an election official.

    'Mail-In' Terminology

    A recent change in the law requires the State Board of Elections and each local board of elections to refer to absentee ballots as "mail-in ballots" and absentee voting as "mail-in voting." Please note that this change in terminology does NOT change the process of mail-in voting.

    Canceling Mail-In Ballot/Switching to In-Person Voting

    If you have previously requested a mail-in ballot and would like to vote in person, you will need to cancel your mail-in ballot. The easiest way to cancel your mail-in ballot request is online via our Voter Registration Update Page here: Maryland's Online Voter Registration System (OLUP).

    If you have previously requested and not returned a mail-in ballot and would like a replacement because of a mistake, damage, or loss of the original ballot, please contact your local board of elections for assistance.

    You can find step-by-step instructions on canceling your mail-In ballot and switching to in-person voting (including screenshots) on our Mail-In Voting information page.

    Submitting Your Mail-In Ballot

    Your mail-in ballot must be mailed, dropped in a ballot drop box location (XLSX), or taken to a polling place, Early Voting Center or local board by 8:00 pm on Election Day.

    If you received your ballot by email, that email will contain a link to print and mail your ballot. You will need to provide your own envelope and postage to return the printed and marked ballot.

    First Class Mail - U.S. Post Office

    We are urging all Marylanders to return their ballots as soon as possible due to potential delays with the U.S. Postal Service.

    Your ballot must be postmarked on or before each election day to be counted. Putting your ballot in a mailbox on election day does not mean it is postmarked that day.

    Your mailed ballot comes with a postage-paid return envelope, so submitting your ballot by mail is free.

    Ballot Drop Boxes

    Marylanders can use a ballot drop box to return their mail-in ballot. Ballot drop boxes will be open until 8:00 pm.

    Accessible Voting

    Maryland is committed to making voting accessible to all voters. All of the early voting centers and most election day polling places in Maryland are accessible to voters with disabilities. To learn more about voting by mail or voting in person, click here.

    I Voted!

    Click to download the I VOTED sticker you like!

    This oval sticker reads 'MD Voter', surrounded by the text 'Declaration of Independence, 250th Anniversary 1776-2026'. The center features the Maryland state map and an illustration of the capital building.
    This oval sticker reads 'MD Voter', surrounded by the text 'Declaration of Independence, 250th Anniversary 1776-2026' in Spanish. The center features the Maryland state map and an illustration of the capital building.
    This circular sticker reads 'I Voted'. The center features the Maryland State flag; atop it are: an oriole, a crab, a racehorse, and a black-eyed susan flower.
    This circular sticker reads 'I Voted'. The center features the Bay Bridge with a heron underneath, and the Maryland State and United States flags.
    This circular sticker reads 'I Voted'. The center features an abstract representation of the Maryland State flag, the Chesapeake bay, and a voting ballot, surrounded by stars.
    This circular sticker reads 'I Voted' in both English and Spanish. The center features the Maryland state flag; atop it are: an oriole, a crab, a racehorse, and a black-eyed susan flower.
    This circular sticker reads 'I Voted' in both English and Spanish. The center features the Bay Bridge with a heron underneath, and the Maryland State and United States flags.
    This circular sticker reads 'I Voted' in both English and Spanish. The center features an abstract representation of the Maryland State flag, the Chesapeake bay, and a voting ballot, surrounded by stars.
    Back to Top