Politics
Maryland's 2026 General Election: Key Dates and Voting Hours
Early voting runs October 22 through 29, weekend included, and Election Day is November 3. Here are the dates and hours Maryland voters should put on the calendar now.
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Politics
How Maryland's 47 Legislative Districts Work
Maryland is divided into 47 legislative districts. Each elects one state senator and three delegates, which is how the General Assembly reaches 188 members.
Politics
How to Vote by Mail in Maryland
Any registered Maryland voter can vote by mail without giving a reason. Here is how to request a ballot, how the permanent list works and what overseas and military voters need.
Opinion
Opinion: Make Your Voting Plan Before Early Voting Opens
Maryland gives voters eight days of early voting and a long Election Day. Opinion: the most useful thing a voter can do now is pick a day, and the reasons are practical.