Maryland · 2026 Primary

Maryland Primary Election — Tuesday, June 23, 2026

A nonpartisan guide to every name on your Maryland ballot — who they are, what they have done, and where they stand. Sourced from public records, not spin.

Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Voter guide reviewed June 4, 2026

See your ballot

Enter your ZIP to load every race and candidate you can vote on.

Check your registration

Confirm you are registered — or register — before primary day.

Find your polling place

Look up your polling location and hours by address.

Browse every Maryland race

Governor and Congress down to local seats, with source-backed profiles.

How the Maryland primary works

Primary rules vary by state — including whether you must be registered with a party to vote in one. Rather than guess, we point you to the two things that settle it: your registration status and your actual ballot.

Check your registration, then load your ballot to see exactly which races and candidates you can vote on this year.

What’s on your Maryland ballot

Federal and statewide offices, state legislative seats, plus county and local races and any ballot measures. Your exact ballot depends on where you live.

See every Maryland race

Frequently asked questions

The basics of voting in the Maryland 2026 primary.

When is the Maryland primary election in 2026?

Maryland's 2026 statewide primary is Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The general election follows on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Many states mail ballots or open early voting ahead of primary day — check your county elections office for local options.

How does the Maryland primary work?

Primary rules vary by state — including whether you must be registered with a party to vote in it. The fastest way to know exactly what you can vote on is to check your registration and load your ballot below.

How do I check or update my voter registration in Maryland?

Confirm your status with our voter registration check, or register through your state's official portal. Many states also offer same-day or grace-period registration — your county elections office can confirm the deadlines that apply to you.

What races and candidates are on my Maryland ballot?

Your exact ballot depends on your address. Enter your ZIP code on our My Ballot page to see your specific races, or browse every Maryland seat and candidate on our Maryland hub.

Is DecodeTheVote nonpartisan?

Yes. Every candidate profile is built from public records — voting history, campaign finance filings, and official documents — with a source link on every claim. We do not endorse candidates or rank them by ideology.

Decode your ballot before you vote.

Walk into the Maryland primary knowing every name — what they have done, who funds them, and where they stand — instead of guessing in the booth.