As Election Day is less than 100 days away and races for president and other officers are heating up, Marylanders are gearing up to make their ballot selections.
Election Day on Nov. 5 will feature not only candidates running for president of the United States, but also seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, local circuit courts, school boards and other offices.
Here’s what to know before casting a ballot:
Registering
Those new to Maryland can register to vote in the state during early voting or on Election Day by providing poll workers proof of residence. This can be an MVA-issued license, permit, ID card, change of address card, or a paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document with the name and new address, according to the Maryland Board of Elections.
This can be done at any early voting location in the voter’s county throughout the early voting period, which lasts every day from Oct. 24 through Oct. 31 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Those registering on Election Day can find their polling place using the Maryland Board of Elections’ search tool.
Casting the ballot
Those voting early can do so at any early voting site in their county during the early voting period. Residents voting on Election Day must do so at their assigned polling location between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Voters may also vote by mail or via drop box.
Residents can request an absentee ballot on the board’s website and must return it by mail, leave it in a drop box, or take it to a polling place, early voting center or local elections board by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Those planning to request a ballot via mail or fax must do so by Oct. 29. Residents intending to obtain their ballot virtually must request it by Nov. 1.
Who’s running?
National/state elections
PRESIDENT
- Yet to be determined, though Kamala Harris is the front-runner after Joe Biden withdrew from the race — Democrat
- Donald J. Trump — Republican
- Chase Oliver — Libertarian
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — Unaffiliated
- Cornel West — Unaffiliated
U.S. SENATE
- Angela Alsobrooks — Democrat
- Larry Hogan — Republican
- Mike Scott — Libertarian
- Emmanuel O. Osuchukwu — Unaffiliated
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
District 1
- Blane H. Miller III — Democrat
- Andy Harris — Republican (incumbent)
- Joshua W. O’Brien — Libertarian
District 2
- John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. — Democrat
- Kim Klacik — Republican
- Jasen Joseph Wunder — Libertarian
District 3
- Sarah Elfreth — Democrat
- Robert J. Steinberger — Republican
- Miguel Barajas — Libertarian
District 4
- Glenn F. Ivey — Democrat (incumbent)
- George McDermott — Republican
District 5
- Steny Hoyer — Democrat (incumbent)
- Michelle Talkington — Republican
District 6
- April McClain Delaney — Democrat
- Neil C. Parrott — Republican
- Moshe Y. Landman — Other candidates
- Jason “Mr. J” Johnson — Unaffiliated
District 7
- Kweisi Mfume — Democrat (incumbent)
- Scott M. Collier — Republican
- Ronald M. Owens-Bey — Libertarian
District 8
- Jamie Raskin — Democrat (incumbent)
- Cheryl Riley — Republican
- Nancy Wallace — Other candidates
JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Cecil County — Judicial Circuit 2
- Cameron A. Brown (incumbent)
Baltimore County — Judicial Circuit 3
- Michael S. Barranco (incumbent)
- Patricia DeMaio (incumbent)
- Marc A. DeSimone Jr. (incumbent)
- James Rhodes (incumbent)
Harford County
- Alex M. Allman (incumbent)
Garrett County — Judicial Circuit 4
- Justin N. Gregory (incumbent)
Washington County
- Kirk C. Downey (incumbent)
Anne Arundel County — Judicial Circuit 5
- Thomas F. Casey
- Christine Marie Celeste (incumbent)
- Ginina A. Jackson-Stevenson (incumbent)
- Claudia Barber
Howard County
- Lara Weathersbee (incumbent)
Frederick County — Judicial Circuit 6
- Joanmarie Raymond Brubaker (incumbent)
Montgomery County
- Marybeth Ayres (incumbent)
- Jennifer S. Fairfax (incumbent)
- Louis M. Leibowitz (incumbent)
- J. Bradford McCullough (incumbent)
Prince George’s County — Judicial Circuit 7
- Darren Sebastian Johnson (incumbent)
- Stenise LaNez Rolle (incumbent)
- Michael Sheehan
- Cheri Nicole Simpkins (incumbent)
- Donnell Wilfred Turner (incumbent)
Saint Mary’s County
- Amy Lorenzini (incumbent)
Baltimore City — Judicial Circuit 8
- Nicole K. Barmore (incumbent)
- Yvette Michelle Bryant (incumbent)
- Paul J. Cucuzzella (incumbent)
- Troy K. Hill (incumbent)
- Alan Carl Lazerow (incumbent)
- La Zette C. Ringgold-Kirksey (incumbent)
- Martin H. Schreiber II (incumbent)
Appellate Circuit 2
- Douglas R. M. Nazarian (incumbent)
LOCAL ELECTIONS
Allegany County Board of Education
- Crystal M. Bender (incumbent)
- Tammy Fraley (incumbent)
- Max Green
- Gerry LaFemina
Cumberland City Council
- Eugene Thomas Frazier (incumbent)
- Brian Richard Lepley
- Laurie Peskin Marchini (incumbent)
- D. A. Tinnen
- Simeon Leonard Younger
Anne Arundel County Board of Education
District 1
- Gloria D. Dent (incumbent)
District 2
- Robert A. Silkworth (incumbent)
District 3
- Erica McFarland
- Chuck Yocum
District 4
- Sarah J. McDermott
- Stephanie Mutchler
District 5
- LaToya Nkongolo
- Dana Schallheim (incumbent)
District 6
- Edilene Barros
- Joanna Bache Tobin (incumbent)
District 7
- Dawn Pulliam
- Jeremy York
- Maisie T. Howard
Baltimore City mayor
- Brandon M. Scott — Democrat (incumbent)
- Shannon Wright — Republican
- Timothy Sewell — Other Candidates
Baltimore City Council president
- Zeke Cohen — Democrat
- Emmanuel Digman — Republican
Baltimore City comptroller
- Bill Henry — Democrat (incumbent)
Baltimore City Council
District 1
- Mark Parker — Democrat
District 2
- Danielle McCray — Democrat (incumbent)
- Andy Zipay — Republican
District 3
- Ryan Dorsey — Democrat (incumbent)
District 4
- Mark Conway — Democrat (incumbent)
District 5
- Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer — Democrat (incumbent)
District 6
- Sharon Green Middleton — Democrat (incumbent)
- Ronday Wilson — Republican
District 7
- James Torrence — Democrat (incumbent)
- Christopher Michael Anderson — Republican
District 8
- Paris Gray — Democrat
District 9
- John T. Bullock — Democrat (incumbent)
District 10
- Phylicia Porter — Democrat (incumbent)
District 11
- Zac Blanchard — Democrat
District 12
- Jermaine Jones — Democrat
District 13
- Antonio “Tony” Glover — Democrat (incumbent)
- Alexander Artis — Republican
District 14
- Odette Ramos — Democrat (incumbent)
- Renaud Deaundre Brown — Other Candidates
Calvert County Board of Education
District 1
- Joseph Marchio
- Mike Shisler
District 2
Paul Harrison
- Antoine White (incumbent)
District 3
- Jeanette L. Flaim
- Melissa Goshorn
Caroline County Board of Education
District 1
- Chrissy Bartz (incumbent)
District 2
- Stefanie D. Johnson
Carroll County Board of Education
- Muri Lynn Dueppen
- Amanda Jozkowski
- Greg Malveaux
- Kristen E. Zihmer
Cecil County executive
- William Bill Kilby — Democrat
- Adam Streight — Republican
Cecil County Council
District 1
- Michelle Ravert — Democrat
- Bob Meffley — Republican (incumbent)
District 5
- Russ Melrath — Democrat
- Dawn Branch — Republican
Cecil County Board of Education
District 1
- Sam J. Davis
- Dianne Racine Heath (incumbent)
District 2
- Tierney Farlan Davis Sr. (incumbent)
- Dita Watson
Charles County Board of Education
At large
- Michael “Mike” Lukas (incumbent)
- Letonya Smalls
Dorchester County Board of Education
District 1
- Brandy Dawson Cumberland (incumbent)
- Michael D. Diaz Sr.
District 3
- Christine LaMonica (incumbent)
District 5
- Jerome J. Harris
- Christopher M. Wheedleton
Frederick County Board of Education
- Colt Morningstar Black
- Josh Bokee
- Jaime Kiersten Brennan
- Veronica D. Lowe
- Janie Monier
- Chad King Wilson Sr.
Garrett County Board of Education
At large
- Matthew R. Trezise
- Tom Woods (incumbent)
Howard County Board of Education
District 1
- Andre Gao
- Meg Ricks
District 2
- Larry Doyle
- Antonia Watts (incumbent)
District 3
- Jolene Mosley (incumbent)
District 4
- Julie Kaplan
- Jen Mallo (incumbent)
District 5
- Andrea Chamblee
- Trent Kittleman
Kent County Board of Education
- Piers Heriz-Smith
- Laura McKenzie
- John Queen
- Francoise Sullivan (incumbent)
Montgomery County Board of Education
At large
- Lynne Harris (incumbent)
- Rita Montoya
District 2
- Brenda M. Diaz
- Natalie Zimmerman
District 4
- Shebra Evans (incumbent)
- Laura M. Stewart
Prince George’s County Board of Education
District 1
- Tiffini L. Andorful
- David H. Murray
District 4
- Shayla D. Adams-Stafford (incumbent)
District 5
- Robin Brown
- Zipporah Miller (incumbent)
District 7
- Kenneth F. Harris II (incumbent)
- Phelton C. Moss
District 8
- Zakyia Goins-McCants
- Angela R. Jones
Queen Anne’s County Board of Education
District 2
- Mathew Drayer
- Richard “Dick” Smith (incumbent)
District 3
- Carrie Sutherland
District 4
- Kendra L. Eichler
St. Mary’s County Board of Education
At large
- Brandie M. Edelen
- Josh Guy
- Tyra Janet Bennett
District 2
- Cathy Allen (incumbent on board)
- Elena Brewer
District 4
- David C. Drys
- Mary M. Washington (incumbent)
Somerset County Board of Education
District 2
- Mary Beth Bozman
- Alverne “Chet” W. Chesterfield (incumbent)
District 4
- Troy S. Brittingham, Jr. (incumbent)
- Matthew Warren Lankford
Talbot County Board of Education
District 2
- Candace N. Henry (incumbent)
- Ann C. O’Connor
District 5
- Anna Howie (incumbent)
- Karla Wieland-Cherry
District 6
- Kerry Gunshenan
- Cynthia Marrah Jurrius
Hagerstown City mayor
- Bill McIntire
Stephen S. Schutte
Hagerstown City Council
- Kristin B. Aleshire (incumbent)
- Caroline Anderson
- Erika T. Bell
- Mark Bell
- Tiara R. Burnett (incumbent)
- Sean Flaherty
- Stacy L. Michael
- Rich Owens
- Peter E. Perini, Sr. (incumbent)
- Matthew J. Schindler (incumbent)
Washington County Board of Education
- Victoria Beachley
- Pieter Bickford (incumbent)
- Charles A. Burkett
- Ashley McCusker
- Robin Merchant Spickler
- Stan Stouffer (incumbent)
- Melissa Williams (incumbent)
- April Ann Zentmeyer (incumbent)
Worcester County Board of Education
District 2
- Kaleemah L. Barkley
- Donald C. Smack, Sr. (incumbent)
District 3
- Jon Michael Andes (incumbent)
- Cheryl Middleton
District 5
- Dorothy Shelton Leslie
- Elena McComas (incumbent)
