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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Maryland
Voter registration
Online
By mail
Rule: received
In person
Same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day
Same-day registration
Yes — Early voting period through Election Day
Early voting
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 20267am–8pm daily
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · mail/fax by Oct 27; internet (print-at-home) by Oct 30; in-person by Nov 3; no excuse required
Return deadline
Rule: postmarked
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Maryland election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.