When does early voting end in Maryland? When and how to vote in the 2024 election
BALTIMORE -- Early voting in Maryland ended on Thursday, Oct. 31, but Marylanders can still cast their ballots on Election Day.
In 2020, when the last presidential election was decided, more than 981,000 Marylanders voted early for the presidential candidates. More than 3,037,000 total Maryland votes were counted.
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When did early voting end?
Early voting began on Thursday, Oct. 24, and ended on Thursday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Where to vote in Maryland
You can find your closest polling center by searching your address on the Maryland State Board of Elections website.
There were 97 early voting centers throughout Maryland, including eight in Baltimore City, 11 in Baltimore County, 10 in Anne Arundel County, five in Howard County, three in Carroll County, two in Cecil County and four in Harford County.
How to vote in Maryland
Any Maryland resident registered to vote can vote on election day. When you get to your polling location, you will check in to vote and then cast your ballot.
There will be instructions available to familiarize you with the ballot. You may ask an election judge to explain how to vote, but you must cast your vote alone, unless you are unable to do so because you have a disability or are unable to read or write the English language.
What to know before you vote
Make sure you are registered to vote. Find out where you can vote on election day.
Review the sample ballot you received in the mail or print it from the voter look-up website.
According to the Maryland State Board of Elections, you can't use your cellphone, camera or computer equipment at any polling location. You can bring one or two children under 18 years old with you as long as they aren't disruptive.
You can wear political clothing, buttons or stickers to polling locations, but you must leave immediately after voting.
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes. In Maryland, you can register to vote at your local polling place by bringing a valid ID or proof of where you live, for example, your license, state-issued ID card, utility bill, bank statement or other government document with your name and address.
Can I still vote by mail in Maryland?
The deadline to request your mail-in ballot was Tuesday, October 29.
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, November 5.
Here's more information on mail-in voting.
Key issues, races in Maryland
Here's a list compiled of top candidates and issues in Maryland and in the Baltimore area.