How to register to vote in Maryland

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Deadlines for June 23 primary election

Online Register by Tuesday, June 2 at 5 p.m. local time
By mail Received by Tuesday, June 2 at 5 p.m. local time
In person Register by Tuesday, June 23
Eligible voters can register at an early voting center or, on Election Day, at their polling place.

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. local time
By mail Received by Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. local time
In person Register by Tuesday, Nov. 3
Eligible voters can register at early voting centers (Oct. 22-29) or, on Election Day, at polling places.

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.