MARYLAND (WBFF) — The Gubernatorial Primary Election in Maryland is June 23, 2026.
Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates and voting in Maryland in 2026.
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How do I register to vote?
The last day to register to vote ahead of the Gubernatorial Primary Election is June 2, 2026.
To register to vote, you can visit the Maryland State Board of Elections website here.
To complete the process, you must fill out a voter registration form. Once complete, the State Board of Elections reviews the form.
If your registration is accepted, you will receive a voter registration card in the mail in the three weeks after you submit your application. That card will show your name, address, party affiliation and the address of where you will vote.
There are four ways you can register to vote or update your registration:
In person at one of the following locations:
How do I cast my vote?
In Maryland, you can vote in person, by mail or via accessible voting for people with disabilities.
When can I vote?
To vote in person, Marylanders can vote during early voting or on election day from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. 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.
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in a designated ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on June 23, 2026.
How do I 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.
You can request a mail-in ballot online, via mail. drop box, fax or in person.
The deadlines for requests submitted online are:
Your request must be received (not just mailed) by:
Marylanders can use a ballot drop box to return their mail-in ballot. Ballot drop boxes will be open until 8 pm.
Where can I vote on June 23?
Election day voting will be held at your assigned polling place.
To find your voting place, you can use this voting location lookup to see where you can vote.
Do I need photo ID to vote?
Some first-time voters in Maryland will be asked to show ID before voting. If you are asked to show ID, please show an election judge one of the following forms of ID:
A copy of a current and valid photo ID (i.e., Maryland driver’s license, MVA ID card, student, employee, or military ID card, U.S. passport, or any other State or federal government-issued ID card); or
A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address. Current means that the document is dated within 3 months of the election.
MORE VOTER RESOURCES
Get answers to your questions at the Maryland State Board of Elections website.
List of important dates for 2026 Election Cycle in Maryland:
The Maryland State Board of Elections has released dates for events related to this year’s elections. Here is a list of critical dates associated with Maryland’s 2026 election cycle:
June 2, 2026 – Last day to register to vote before June 23 Gubernatorial Primary
June 2, 2026 – Last day to apply for mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
June 23, 2026 – 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Primary election (Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
June 24, 2026 – First day to register after Gubernatorial Primary
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