2026 Gubernatorial Election Dates:

 (Primary) Early Voting Election - June 11, 2026 - June 18, 2026

 Election Day Tuesday, June 23, 2026

 (General) Early Voting Election - October 22, 2026 - October 29, 2026

 Election Day Tuesday, November 3, 2026

• Register to Vote/Update Registration - New registrations, address changes, name changes, and changes of party affiliation  Register to Vote Online Here

• Check Your Voter Status - Have you moved recently? Changed your name? Do you wish to change your party affiliation? Check your voter status to make sure all your information is up to date!

• Primary Elections - How is the Primary Election different from the General Election? Can anyone vote in the Primary Election?
  

  Close of Candidate Filing is February 24, 2026 Local Candidate Filing Package

• Provisional Voting - purpose, procedure and process

• Accessibility for Voters with Disabilities - ADA requirements for polling locations and accessibility of the voting process 

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission

Recognized Political Parties in Maryland

• Republican Party (National website | Maryland website)

• Democratic Party (National website | Maryland website)

Cecil County Central Committees 

• (Republican Central Committee | Republican Club)

• (Democratic Central Committee | Democratic Club) 

If your party is no longer recognized, you can change your party affiliation.