Election Information
View your Specimen Ballots
A specimen ballot is a sample of the official ballot that will be used on Election Day. Reviewing it before you vote allows you to research candidates, ballot measures, and referendum questions at your own pace — so you can arrive at the polls informed and prepared.
Specimen ballots are for reference only and cannot be used for voting.
See Specimen Ballots for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election
Register to Vote
You can apply to be a registered voter at any time.
Your application must be postmarked by the voter registration deadline in order to vote in the next scheduled election. If you submit a voter registration application during the period that registration is closed, your application will be held at the local board of elections and processed when registration reopens.
Download voter registration applications:
Learn more about voter registration.
Mail-In Voting
To vote by mail you must first fill out and return a Mail-In ballot application. You can download an application or pick one up from the Board of Elections.
Download Mail-In ballot application:
Learn more about how to vote by mail.
Upcoming Gubernatorial Election Dates
Primary Election
February 24, 2026 - Candidate Filing Deadline
June 2, 2026 - Close of Registration & Party Affiliation Deadline
June 11, 2026 - Early Voting Begins
June 16, 2026 - Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline: Ballot Delivered by Mail or Hand Delivery – 8pm(mail/hand delivery) or 11:59pm (email/fax)
June 18, 2026 - Early Voting Ends
June 19, 2026 - Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline: Ballot Delivered via Internet - 5pm (mail/hand delivery) or 11:59pm (email/fax)
June 23, 2026 - Gubernatorial Primary Election
June 25, 2026 - Mail-In Ballot Canvass
July 7, 2026 - Voter Registration Reopens
General Election
October 13, 2026 - Close of Registration
October 22, 2026 - Early Voting Begins
October 27, 2026 - Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline: Ballot Delivered by Mail or Hand Delivery – 8pm(mail/hand delivery) or 11:59pm (email/fax)
October 29, 2026 - Early Voting Ends
October 30, 2026 - Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline: Ballot Delivered via Internet - 5pm (mail/hand delivery) or 11:59pm (email/fax)
November 3, 2026 - Gubernatorial General Election
November 16, 2026 - Voter Registration Reopens
More up-to-date election information can be found at the State Board of Elections site.
General Election and Voting Information
If this is your first time voting, we have general information on election types. Get the answers to important questions regarding voting and elections in the city of Baltimore.
- If I am not able to go to the polls on Election Day, how can I vote?
- How do I become a Voter Registration Distributor?
If I Am Not Able To Go To The Polls On Election Day, How Can I Vote?
If you can't go to the polls on Election Day because you're sick, busy with school or work, or out of town, you have other options! You can apply for a Vote By Mail ballot or visit an early voting center in your area before Election Day.
Interested in working as an Election Technician?
Election Technicians are responsible for setting up the election equipment in their assigned precinct and to ensure that all voting machines, e-pollbooks, cords, cables, outlets, etc. are working and connected to ensure the voting site opens on time (7:00AM). Their important work aides in providing a fair and accessible election for all eligible voters.
Learn more and apply for the upcoming election cycle.