2026 Gubernatorial Election
- Primary Election Day is June 23, 2026
- Election Day Nov 3, 2026
View the full, 9-page, election calendar, and visit the Maryland State Board of Elections website to see who is running for a State and Local Office.
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Step 1 - Check your Voter Registration
Look up your current registration record
Register to Vote
- now - June 2, 2026
Make changes to your registration
- June 2, 2026 is the deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for the primary election.
Same Day Voter Registration
- Maryland offers same day voter registration for new voters
- You must bring the appropriate documentation to a polling location during early voting or on primary election day
- Existing registered voters may not change your party affiliation after June 2, 2026
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Step 2 -Make a Plan: Decide how to Vote
Request a Mail in Ballot
If you decide to vote by mail...
- We recommend that you request a paper mail in ballot
- Requests must be made by June 16, 2026
Vote In Person during Early Voting
Early voting dates are June 11- June 18, 2026 from 7am to 8pm daily
You may vote at any one of the 5 locations in Howard County:
- St John Baptist Church
- Bain 50+ Center
- Meadowbrook Athletic Complex
- Gary J. Arthur Community Center
- North Laurel Community Center
Vote In Person on Primary Election Day
June 23, 2026 from 7am to 8pm
- You may only vote at your assigned location
- Your polling place can be found on your voter registration record
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Step 3 - Do your Research
Watch our Candidate Forum
Visit our YouTube page to watch the candidate forums.
https://www.youtube.com/@leagueofwomenvotersofhowar3980/featured
Vote 411
View your personal ballot using Vote411

Read the Howard County Voters' Guide (print edition)
Printed Voter's Guide can be found at your local library as well as other locations throughout the County
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Step 4 - Vote
VOTE
Cast your ballot and tell your friends!
Note that Mail-in Ballots must be received by June 23, 2026
There are 10 drop box locations throughout the county.
To avoid mailing delays, we recommend placing your mail-in ballots in one of these boxes.

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