Get Ready for the Mid-Term Elections in November

Maryland Gubernatorial and U.S. Congressional General Election Deadlines 

• Deadline to register to vote for the general election: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

• Deadline to request to receive an absentee ballot by mail or fax: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

• Deadline to request to receive an absentee ballot via the internet: Friday, October 30, 2026

• Early Voting in Maryland: Thursday, October 22-Thursday, October 29, 2026

• Deadline for absentee ballots to be received by local board: Tuesday, November 3, 8 pm 

• General Election Day: November 3, 2026, Polls open from 7 am to 8 pm

Registered to vote in another state? Check out Election Dates and Deadlines in Other States.

3 Easy Steps to Get Ready to Vote

1. Check your registration status well before election deadlines or update your voter registration if you’ve moved recently or want to vote with your campus address

2. Learn about what’s on your ballot before heading to the polls

3. Make a plan for when, where, and how to vote

Why it Matters for Students

The 2026 midterms will determine which party controls Congress, shape national policy on healthcare, education, the economy, and more. Plus Governors, state, and local officials on the ballot this fall will make decisions affecting your daily life- from university funding, public safety, transportation, to community services right here in Prince George’s County. 

Visit terpsvote.umd.edu/ for more resources and to get involved!