2022 Maryland Gubernatorial Election
Most of us are familiar with the Presidential elections that happen every 4 years. But, we hold elections every 2 years and have an election coming up in November, 2022. In Maryland this is referred to as the "Gubernatorial" election because we will be voting for a new Governor of our state. You will also hear this election referred to as a mid-term election because the election occurs at the half way point of the President's term.
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U.S. SenateMaryland has 2 people serving in the U.S. Senate. These officials serve 6-year terms and their terms expire at different times. You will be voting to fill 1 of these positions, currently filled by Chris Van Hollan (D) U.S House of RepresentativesMaryland has 8 people serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, organized by district. These officials serve 2-year terms. You will be voting to fill this positions, for your district. |
MarylandAt the state level you will be filling several "executive office" positions:
You will also be electing
and.. filling court positions and weighing in on state ballot initiatives. |
Howard CountyAt the local level you will be voting for: Board of Education In addition you will be filling positions such as
In addition there are "Court' positions
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Primary Election (July)
In the primary election, each party will be "picking its team". For several of the open positions, there is more than 1 candidate running. During the primary:
- Voters registered as Democrats will vote for their democratic candidate
- Voters registered as Republicans will vote for their republican candidate
Primary Election Dates
Early Voting - Thursday, July 7, 2022 through Thursday July 14, 2022
Election Day - Tuesday July 19, 2022
General Election (November)
For the General Election, each party, will put forth their candidate, selected during the primary. To see if you are currently affiliated with a party, please Check your voter registration
General Election Dates
Early Voting - Thursday, October 27, 2022 through Thursday, November 3, 2022
Election Day - Tuesday November 8, 2022
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