State voting rules for Maryland
Maryland voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
Election Deadlines for Maryland Voters Abroad
Jun
23
Online Upload: Received by
Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 PM (Maryland State identification card required)
Postal mail: Postmarked by
Jun 2, 2026 | Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
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Maryland-Primary Jun 23 | Online Upload: Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 PM Received by (Maryland State identification card required) Postal mail: Jun 2, 2026 Postmarked by | Mail or Email or Fax or Online Upload: Jun 16, 2026 Received by To receive your ballot by mail or fax Postal mail: Jun 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Received by To receive your ballot by email/online Email or Fax or Online Upload: Jun 19, 2026 Received by To receive your ballot by email/online | Postal mail: Jun 23, 2026 Received by And received by July 6, 2026, 10am |
How to Submit to Your Election Office
Registration: Mail or Online Upload
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail or Online Upload
Ballot Return: Mail
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Maryland state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to Maryland state income tax.
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.