Mail-in Voting
| 2026 Primary General Election | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deadline for a registered voter to request a mailed or faxed mail-in ballot | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 8:00 PM (by mail) or 11:59 PM (email/fax/online) |
| Deadline for a registered voter to request an electronic mail-in ballot | Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:00 PM (by mail) or 11:59 PM (email/fax/online) |
| Deadline for a registered voter or voter’s agent to request a mail-in ballot in person at a local board | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM |
| Deadline to mail your ballot back to the Board of Elections | Tuesday, November 3 2026 | Postmarked by 8:00 PM |
| Deadline to deposit your ballot in any election drop box | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM |
Requesting a Mail-in Ballot
Any registered voter can request and cast a mail-in ballot—no reason is required. Voting by mail offers a convenient alternative if you prefer not to travel to an early voting center or your assigned polling place.
If you do not know if you are registered to vote, use our Voter Look-up to find out. If you are not registered to vote, find out how to register to vote.
You may request a mail-in ballot for the Primary Election, the General Election, or both.
If you have Maryland Driver’s License, ID, or Learner’s Permit, the following is recommended
- Visit the State of Maryland Board of Elections Voter Registration and Mail-in Ballot Request web page or text VBM to 77788.
- You must provide your complete information so we can verify your voter registration before issuing you a ballot
- In Step 9, of the “Mail-in Ballot Request” on-line application, select “I would like to receive a mail-in ballot.”
- Under delivery type, make your selection:
- By mail:
- We will send your mail-in ballot to your home address or to a mailing address you provide.
- We will include a return envelope with prepaid postage.
- You can return your completed mail-in ballot through USPS or by depositing it in any official mail-in ballot drop boxes.
- Internet Delivery (also called print-at-home or web delivery) mail-in ballot is sent by a link in an email. Please note:
- You will need to create an online username and password to access and download your ballot materials.
- You will need to print out your ballot and oath, and provide your own return envelope.
- You will need to return your voted ballot and signed oath by mail (requires postage), ballot drop box, or in person – You cannot return your voted ballot online, by email, or fax.
- Election workers will duplicate your voting choices onto ballot materials that are scannable.