Maryland elections and officials
Statewide information for Maryland. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Maryland closes registration 21 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 13, 2026.
You have 74 days left to register. Maryland also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
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U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Maryland you live.
Angela D. Alsobrooks
- In office since 2025
- Last elected 2024
- Term ends Jan 2031
Chris Van Hollen
- Senator since 2017
- In Congress since 2003
- Last elected 2022
- Term ends Jan 2029
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Maryland's General Assembly has 47 senators and 141 members of the House of Delegates.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Maryland?
Maryland closes registration 21 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 13, 2026. You have 74 days left to register. Maryland also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
When is the next election in Maryland?
The next election in Maryland is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are Maryland's U.S. senators?
Maryland is represented in the U.S. Senate by Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democrat) and Chris Van Hollen (Democrat).
Who is the governor of Maryland?
Wes Moore (Democrat) is the governor of Maryland.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Maryland election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.