Washington County, Maryland · 2026
Election calendar
Every race on this site is decided on the same days. The primary was held in June; the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with early voting October 22–29.
Key dates
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026Passed
Primary Election Day
Party primaries decided the Democratic and Republican nominees for every race on this site. Early voting for the primary ran June 11–18.
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Voter registration deadline
Last day to register online, by mail, or in person before the general election. Missed it? Maryland offers same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day.
- Thursday, October 22 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
Early voting
Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, including weekends, at any early voting center in Washington County. Same-day registration is available.
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Mail-in ballot request deadline (by mail or fax)
The request must be received — not just postmarked — by this date.
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
Mail-in ballot request deadline (online or by email)
Online requests are due by 11:59 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
General Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by today or placed in a drop box by 8 p.m. Same-day registration is available at your polling place.
- Friday, November 6, 2026
Mail-in ballot canvass begins
Election officials begin counting mail-in ballots received on time.
- Friday, November 13, 2026
Second canvass & provisional ballots
Remaining mail-in ballots and provisional ballots are counted.
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Results certified
The State Board of Elections certifies the official results.
Dates from the Maryland State Board of Elections. Registration deadline: October 13, 2026.
Races on the November 3 ballot
All of these races are decided in the same general election.
Governor / Lt. Governor
3 candidates · General election November 3, 2026
U.S. House of Representatives, District 6
3 candidates · General election November 3, 2026
Attorney General
2 candidates · General election November 3, 2026
Comptroller
2 candidates · General election November 3, 2026
County Commissioner
11 candidates · General election November 3, 2026
Board of Education
5 candidates · General election November 3, 2026
Sheriff
2 candidates · General election November 3, 2026
Treasurer
1 candidate · General election November 3, 2026
State's Attorney
1 candidate · General election November 3, 2026
Clerk of the Circuit Court
1 candidate · General election November 3, 2026
Register of Wills
1 candidate · General election November 3, 2026
Judge of the Orphans' Court
6 candidates · General election November 3, 2026