Learn how to register to vote in Maryland or Cecil County, find upcoming Primary and General election dates (2026), and explore options like in-person, early voting, mail-in ballots, and accessible voting.
Seahawks, Register to Vote!
There are three easy ways to register before deadlines:
- Visit the Cecil College Student Life Office—North East campus, Technology Center (Bldg. D), Room 114—for voter registration applications.
- Register online at the Maryland State Board of Elections website.
- Register online at the Cecil County Board of Elections website.
Important Dates
2026 Gubernatorial Election Dates
Maryland Primary Election
- Early Voting: June 11, 2026 to June 18, 2026
- Election Day: June 23, 2026
Maryland General Election
- Early Voting: October 22, 2026, to October 29, 2026
- Election Day: November 3, 2026
Ways to Vote
Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)
Any registered voter may vote by mail-in ballot. You don't need a reason to vote by mail-in ballot. It's another way to vote if you don't want to or can't go to an early voting center or your polling place. Request your mail-in ballot from the State Board of Elections. Track your ballot online. Get more information on mail-in voting or request a mail-in ballot.
In-Person Early Voting
Bring acceptable proof of residency and photo ID.* You can vote early at any early voting center in the county you live in.
In-Person Vote on Election Day
On election day, you must vote at your assigned polling place and bring acceptable proof of residency and photo ID.* See the steps on how to vote in person.
Accessible Voting
Maryland is committed to making voting accessible to all voters. All the voting centers in Maryland are accessible to voters with disabilities. Learn more about voting in-person or by mail-in ballot.
| * | Acceptable Proof of Residency and Photo ID: MVA-issued license, permit, ID card, or change of address card, or your paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document with your name and new address. |
Voting Location Lookup
The Voting Location Lookup website is updated from the Maryland Voter Registration database daily. There will be a delay between entering your data in the voter registration database and the display of that information on the website. You can use the website to:
- Find out where to vote.
- Find out your voting districts.
- Find out your local board of elections.
Voter Guides
Get informed about the candidates with these voter guides:
Voter Education Resources
- Ballotpedia: Maryland
- Campus Vote Project
- Cecil County Board of Elections
- How Maryland Votes Flier:
- English (PDF)
- en español (PDF)
- Knowing Your Voting Rights: Your Guide to Federal Voting Rights Laws (PDF)
- Maryland: The State Board of Elections
- Vote.org: Maryland Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links
Please note: This information is relevant to Maryland Residents. Non-Marylanders, please check your state's voting requirements and information.