Mail-In Ballot Requests
Any registered voter may vote a mail-in ballot. To receive a mail-in ballot you must submit a Maryland Application for Mail-in Ballot.
You can get an application from one of the following sources:
- Maryland State Board of Elections - Voter Services (online application)
- Maryland Application for Mail-in Ballot (PDF, print and mail)
- Solicitud de papeleta por correo de Maryland (PDF, impresión y correo)
- Howard County Board of Elections (map)
- Maryland Election Center
- Federal Voting Assistance Program
Contact Mail-in Ballot Services
Howard County Board of Elections Vote-by-Mail Ballot Services
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Email
Mail-In Ballot Request Deadlines
Title
2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election
Content
The deadlines to request a mail-in ballot for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election are:
For delivery by mail or fax: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- 8:00 pm if the request is received by mail
- 11:59 pm if the request is received by fax/email
For delivery by Internet (email link): Friday, June 19, 2026
- 8:00 pm if the request is received by mail
- 11:59 pm if the request is received by fax/email
Pick up ballot in person: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by 8:00 pm
Title
2026 Gubernatorial General Election
Content
The deadlines to request a mail-in ballot for the 2026 Gubernatorial General Election are:
For delivery by mail or fax: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- 8:00 pm if the request is received by mail
- 11:59 pm if the request is received by fax/email
For delivery by Internet (email link): Friday, October 30, 2026
- 8:00 pm if the request is received by mail
- 11:59 pm if the request is received by fax/email
Pick up ballot in person: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by 8:00 pm
UOCAVA (Uniformed Overseas and Civilian Absentee Voters Act)
If you need additional information or assistance, call your local board of elections.