Deadlines, additional info announced as Maryland’s Primary Election approaches

MARYLAND – As Maryland’s 2024 Primary Election approaches, the State Board of Elections has released important voting information.

Marylanders have three options for casting their vote in the primary election: in-person early voting, mail-in voting, and in-person voting on Primary Election Day, May 14th.

In-person early voting runs from Thursday, May 2nd through Thursday, May 9th, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. will be able to vote.

Requests for a mail-in ballot via mail or fax must be received or submitted online by Tuesday, May 7th. Requests for a mail-in ballot via email must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 10th. Mail-in ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14th. If returned by hand, mail-in ballots must be dropped at a ballot drop box or local board of elections by 8 p.m. on May 14th.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election Day for in-person voting.

The last day to register to vote, update voter registration, or charge party affiliation online or by mail is Tuesday, April 23rd. If you miss this deadline, you can still register the same day you vote in person; make sure to bring a document that proves where you live when you visit your local polling place.

For more on Maryland’s Primary Election, click here.