Maryland Board of Elections addresses mail-in ballot error

MARYLAND (WBFF) — The Maryland State Board of Elections confirmed an error in some mail-in ballots, leading some voters to receive the wrong party for the Gubernatorial Primary Election.

As a precaution, the state is resending all ballots regardless of whether you received the correct one initially.

This does not affect anyone who was mailed a ballot before May 14, 2026, or those who received/requested their mail-in ballot by web delivery (Print at Home ballot).

“We are diligently working to address this error and provide clear instructions to those affected as quickly as possible,” said Maryland State Administrator of Elections, Jared DeMarinisin a press release. “The State and Local Boards of Elections remain committed to running an election that is verified, secure and accurate. Mail-in voting is an integral facet of the electoral process. With over 500,000 voters requesting mail-in ballots, we want to eliminate any doubt in its integrity or accuracy that is why I have arranged the sending of replacement ballots.”

DeMarinis also said, “Please be assured that we are actively answering phones and responding to emails and will remain transparent as we navigate through this situation. We will make every effort to ensure that everyone affected knows the situation and how to cast their ballot. Every vote matters, your voice will be heard, and our elections will remain verified, open, transparent, and secure.”

Questions or concerns can be directed to the Maryland State Board of Elections by emailing info.sbe@maryland.gov or calling 410-269-2840.

For more information on Maryland’s Primary Election, visit vote.md.gov/vote2026 or download the free Go Vote Maryland! App.