From Maryland's official election information, last reviewed Jul 25, 2026. VoteU is an independent nonpartisan project, not a government site, so confirm anything time-critical on the official page below.
| Election day | Nov 3, 2026 (57 days away) |
|---|---|
| Register to vote by | Oct 13, 2026 (36 days away) |
| Request an absentee ballot by | Oct 27, 2026 (50 days away) |
The absentee date above is the deadline to request a ballot. The deadline to return a completed ballot is set separately by Maryland and is not tracked here. See how to request an absentee ballot as a student.
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Nonpartisan, and only quotes deadlines from VoteU's data. For legal edge cases, check with your county election office.
Governor and all U.S. House seats. Register by Oct 13, or same-day during early voting and on Election Day with proof of residence. Request a mail-in ballot by Oct 27 (Oct 30 if you choose online ballot delivery).
Maryland is flagged in VoteU's dataset as generally allowing students to register at their campus address. Confirm your own situation on the official page above.