How, where and when to vote in the 2020 presidential election

(Aug. 17, 2020) Maryland voters should have plenty of options when it comes to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.  

Gov. Larry Hogan, in a statement earlier this month, said Marylanders would have the opportunity to vote by mail, take part in early voting, or cast their ballots in person on Election Day.  

“This is consistent with CDC guidelines, which recommend giving voters a variety of choices during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Hogan said in the statement.  

Those registered to vote in the state should receive mail-in voting applications during the next few weeks. 

The Maryland Board of Elections last week also set early voting dates for the 2020 presidential election, from Monday, Oct. 26 to Monday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. About 80 voting centers will be open for early voting.  

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and roughly 350 voting centers will be open statewide, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.  

According to the Maryland Board of Elections, voters may cast their ballots at any voting center in their county of residence. The Board also plans to make at least 127 ballot drop-boxes available statewide. 

“While we encourage Marylanders to cast mail-in ballots, providing nine days of in-person voting gives Marylanders the opportunity to vote in-person if they wish to do so,” Board of Elections Administrator Linda Lamone said. 
 

• For information about candidates in the 2020 presidential election, visit https://www.elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/general_candidates/index.html. 
• To find a local polling place, visit https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch.   
• To register to vote online, update voter registration, or to request a mail-in ballot, visit https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1. 
• To verify voter status, visit https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/votersearch. 

According to the Worcester County Board of Elections, “Voter registration is permanent as long as you continue to live in Maryland and keep your name and address current with your local board of elections. You do not have to re-register when you move within the State, but you must keep your address current.” 

For more information, contact the Worcester County Board of Elections at [email protected], or call 410-632-1320.