VOTER REGISTRATION
To register to vote in Maryland, you must be a U.S. citizen, a Maryland resident, and at least this age.
What is 16 years old
*You may register to vote if you are at least 16 years old but cannot vote unless you will be at least 18 years old by the next general election.
Maryland voters can cast their ballots early during this 8-day period before the general election.
What is Early Voting?
This individual became Maryland’s State Administrator of Elections on September 1, 2023.
Who is Jared DeMarinis?
On Election Day, Maryland polling places are open during these hours.
What is 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.?
To officially run for office in Maryland, candidates must file this document in person.
What is a Certificate of Candidacy?
This document, such as a utility bill or bank statement, is required to register to vote during early voting.
What is proof of residency?
This type of ballot is used when a voter's eligibility is in question and is counted after verification.
What is a provisional ballot?
The Maryland State Board of Elections is located in this city.
What is Annapolis?
Maryland voters can return their mail-in ballots using this method until polls close on Election Day.
What is a designated ballot drop box?
This online system is used by Maryland candidates to file campaign finance reports.
What is MD CRIS (Campaign Reporting Information System)?
This online tool allows Maryland voters to check their registration status and find their polling place.
What is the Voter Lookup Tool?
Maryland's voting system uses this method to allow voters to verify their selections before submission.
What is a paper ballot scanned by a ballot scanner?
This number of members make up the bipartisan State Board of Elections in Maryland.
What is five?
This type of voting system helps prevent overvotes and provides a summary of selections before casting.
What is a Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting system?
This division of the State Board of Elections provides training on campaign finance reporting.
What is the Candidacy and Campaign Finance Division?
If you miss the voter registration deadline in Maryland, you can still register using this process during early voting or on Election Day.
What is same-day registration?
A voter must request a mail-in ballot by this method and deadline to ensure timely delivery.
What is online, by mail, or in person, by the Tuesday before Election Day?
The Maryland State Board of Elections is appointed by this official and confirmed by the State Senate.
Who is the Governor?
Maryland's drop boxes are locked at this exact time on Election Day.
What is 8:00 p.m.
This type of political committee must file campaign finance reports with the Maryland State Board of Elections.
What is a political action committee (PAC)?
Maryland residents can update their name, address, or party affiliation through this online service.
What is the Online Voter Registration System (OLVR)?
Maryland voters with disabilities can vote independently using this accessible tool.
What is the online ballot marking tool with screen reader compatibility?
The Maryland State Board of Elections must certify election results by this deadline after the election.
What is no later than 35 days after the election?
A mail-in ballot in Maryland will not be counted if it lacks this on the return envelope.
What is the voter's signature?
This report, required by Maryland campaign finance law, must be submitted even if a campaign has no financial activity during a reporting period.
What is an Affidavit of Limited Contributions and Expenditures (ALCE)?