{"id":725,"date":"2026-04-21T11:29:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/?page_id=725"},"modified":"2026-08-21T09:17:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:17:32","slug":"mail-in-ballot-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/?page_id=725","title":{"rendered":"Mail in Ballot Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-color-16-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Mail-in Voting <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"envelopes-bulk\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-envelopes-bulk \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M112 0C85.5 0 64 21.5 64 48l0 160 80 0 0-32c0-53 43-96 96-96l208 0 0-32c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L112 0zM240 128c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48l0 32 80 0c53 0 96 43 96 96l0 112 160 0c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48l0-192c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48l-288 0zm200 64l48 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24l0 48c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24l-48 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24l0-48c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24zM48 256c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48l0 10.4 156.6 86.2c1.1 .6 2.2 .9 3.4 .9s2.4-.3 3.4-.9L320 314.4 320 304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L48 256zM320 369.2L186.6 442.6c-8.1 4.5-17.3 6.8-26.6 6.8s-18.4-2.4-26.6-6.8L0 369.2 0 464c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48l224 0c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48l0-94.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignwide is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-custom-color-16-color has-custom-color-15-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:10px\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"3\"><strong>2026 Primary General Election<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Deadline for a registered voter to request a mailed or faxed mail-in ballot<\/td><td>Tuesday, October 27, 2026<\/td><td>8:00 PM (by mail) or<br>11:59 PM (email\/fax\/online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deadline for a registered voter to request an electronic mail-in ballot<\/td><td>Friday,\u00a0 October 30, 2026<\/td><td>5:00 PM (by mail) or<br>11:59 PM (email\/fax\/online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deadline for a registered voter or voter&#8217;s agent to request a mail-in ballot in person at a local board<\/td><td>Tuesday,\u00a0 November 3, 2026<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deadline to mail your ballot back to the Board of Elections<\/td><td>Tuesday,\u00a0 November 3 2026<\/td><td>Postmarked by 8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deadline to deposit your ballot in any election drop box<\/td><td>Tuesday,\u00a0 November 3, 2026<\/td><td>8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-color-17-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Requesting a Mail-in Ballot <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"check-to-slot\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-check-to-slot \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M552 288c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24l0 104c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64L64 480c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 312c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24s24 10.7 24 24l0 104c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16l448 0c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-104c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24zM416 32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64l0 224c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64l-256 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L96 96c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64l256 0zm-37.1 84.6c-10.7-7.8-25.7-5.4-33.5 5.3l-85.6 117.7-26.5-27.4c-9.2-9.5-24.4-9.8-33.9-.6-9.5 9.2-9.8 24.4-.6 33.9l46.4 48c4.9 5.1 11.8 7.8 18.9 7.3s13.6-4.1 17.8-9.8L384.2 150.1c7.8-10.7 5.4-25.7-5.3-33.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><br><br>Any registered voter can request and cast a mail-in ballot\u2014no 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.<br><br>If you do not know if you are registered to vote, use our<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#290af0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">&nbsp;<\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/voterservices.elections.maryland.gov\/VoterSearch\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#290af0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Voter Look-up<\/mark><\/a>&nbsp;to find out. If you are not registered to vote, find out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.maryland.gov\/voter_registration\/application.html\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#290af0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">how to register to vote<\/mark><\/a>.<br><br>You may request a mail-in ballot for the&nbsp;<strong>Primary Election<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>General Election<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<strong>both<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have Maryland Driver\u2019s License, ID, or Learner\u2019s Permit,&nbsp;the following is recommended<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the State of Maryland Board of Elections&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/voterservices.elections.maryland.gov\/onlinemailinrequest\/InstructionsStep1\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#290af0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Voter Registration and Mail-in Ballot Request<\/mark><\/a>&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong>web page or text <strong>VBM to 77788<\/strong>. <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"mobile-screen\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-mobile-screen \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M16 64C16 28.7 44.7 0 80 0L304 0c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64l0 384c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64L80 512c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L16 64zM128 440c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24l80 0c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-80 0c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24zM304 64l-224 0 0 304 224 0 0-304z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must provide your complete information so we can verify your voter registration before issuing you a ballot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Step 9, of the \u201cMail-in Ballot Request\u201d on-line application, select \u201cI would like to receive a mail-in ballot.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Under delivery type, make your selection:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-2-color\">By mail:<\/mark>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We will send your mail-in ballot to your home address or to a mailing address you provide.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We will include a return envelope with prepaid postage.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can return your completed mail-in ballot through USPS or by depositing it in any<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-drop-box-names-and-location.pdf\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#290af0\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>official mail-in ballot drop boxes<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-2-color\">Internet Delivery (also called print-at-home or web delivery) mail-in ballot is sent by a link in an email. Please note:<\/mark>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You will need to create an online username and password to access and download your ballot materials.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You will need to print out your ballot and oath, and provide your own return envelope.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You will need to return your voted ballot and signed oath by mail (requires postage), ballot drop box, or in person &#8211; You cannot return your voted ballot online, by email, or fax.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Election workers will duplicate your voting choices onto ballot materials that are scannable.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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) or11:59 PM (email\/fax\/online) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":276987547,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_about_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_gallery_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_contact_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_events_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_video_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_portfolio_piece":false,"footnotes":"","big_sky_generated":false},"class_list":["post-725","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/Ph8c5D-bH","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":940,"url":"https:\/\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/?page_id=940","url_meta":{"origin":725,"position":0},"title":"Home","author":"Washington County MD Board of Elections","date":"April 29, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"UPDATE VOTER REGISTRATION rEGISTER TO VOTE rEQUEST A MAIL IN BALLOT FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE TRACK YOUR MAIL IN BALLOT LOOKUP YOUR VOTER INFORMATION Learn More Access by Voters with Disabilities\u00a0(Maryland State Board of Elections) How ballots are reviewed and counted in Maryland\u00a0(Maryland State Board of Elections) Rules and Information\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mail-in-Ballot.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mail-in-Ballot.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mail-in-Ballot.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mail-in-Ballot.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mail-in-Ballot.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mail-in-Ballot.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1421,"url":"https:\/\/washingtoncountymdvotes.gov\/?page_id=1421","url_meta":{"origin":725,"position":1},"title":"WASHINGTON COUNTY ELECTION HEADQUARTERS","author":"Washington County MD Board of Elections","date":"May 12, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"2026 GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION EARLY VOTING: october 22-29\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7:00AM - 8:00PMELECTION DAY: November 3\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7:00AM - 8:00PM In Person Voting Washington County has 40 precinct polling places. 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