How to Vote in Maryland

Flag of Maryland
“Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine”— Strong Deeds, Gentle Words
Capital: Annapolis Nickname: The Old Line State Admitted: 1788 (7th state) Electoral Votes: 10
State Bird: Baltimore Oriole State Flower: Black-Eyed Susan
Registration Deadline 21 days before Election Day; same-day registration available during early voting
Voter ID Required No ID required
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes 10

Voter Registration in Maryland

The voter registration deadline in Maryland is 21 days before Election Day; same-day registration available during early voting.

Maryland offers online voter registration.

Maryland has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In Maryland, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.

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Voter ID Requirements in Maryland

Maryland requires No ID required identification to vote.

Early Voting in Maryland

Yes — Maryland offers early voting.

Begins 8 days before Election Day and runs for 8 days including 2 weekends

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Maryland

Absentee and mail-in voting in Maryland: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in Maryland

Polls in Maryland are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Maryland

Felony voting rights in Maryland: After prison.

After You Vote in Maryland

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Maryland Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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