When is the 2026 General Election in St. Mary's County, Maryland?

The 2026 Maryland General Election takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM across all St. Mary's County precincts.

When is Early Voting for St. Mary's County in 2026?

Early voting in St. Mary's County runs from Thursday, October 22, 2026, through Thursday, October 29, 2026, daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, including weekend days.

How do St. Mary's County Commissioner elections work?

St. Mary's County has 5 County Commissioners. One President is elected at-large, and four members represent Districts 1 through 4. Although district commissioner candidates must live in their respective district, all registered voters across St. Mary's County vote in all 5 commissioner contests on their general election ballot.

Where can I vote early in St. Mary's County?

St. Mary's County provides three early voting centers: 1) Hollywood Firehouse (24801 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood), 2) Bay District Firehouse (46900 S. Shangri-La Dr, Lexington Park), and 3) Mechanicsville Firehouse (28165 Hills Club Rd, Mechanicsville).

Voter Education & Civic Guide

Calvert County 2026 Voter Guide

Official early voting centers, 24/7 ballot drop boxes, and voter rules for Calvert County, Maryland for the November 3, 2026 general election.

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Always verify with primary sources: Official voting locations, rules, and candidate certifications must be verified directly with the St. Mary's County Board of Elections, Calvert County Board of Elections, or Maryland State Board of Elections.

Official 2026 Maryland Election Calendar & Deadlines

Gubernatorial General Election

Voter Registration

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

By 5:00 PM in office or 11:59 PM online. Reopens Nov 16, 2026.

Same-day registration also available during Early Voting & Election Day with MD ID or proof of residency.

Early Voting Window

Oct 22 – Oct 29, 2026

Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day, including Saturday and Sunday.

Vote at any official Early Voting Center in your county.

Mail-in Request (By Mail)

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026

Received by 8:00 PM by mail, or 11:59 PM by fax/email.

For voters requesting paper ballots delivered through the mail.

Mail-in Request (Internet)

Friday, Oct 30, 2026

By 5:00 PM in office/mail or 11:59 PM online/fax/email.

For voters downloading and printing their ballot via internet delivery.

General Election Day

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at your assigned precinct polling site.

Ballot drop boxes close promptly at 8:00 PM.

How Calvert County Commissioners Are Elected

Calvert County is governed by five County Commissioners: three representing geographic districts (District 1: South, District 2: Central, District 3: North) and two At-Large Commissioners.

Key Rule: While district commissioner candidates must live inside their respective geographic districts, all registered voters in Calvert County vote in all 5 commissioner contests! You will see all commissioner races on your ballot regardless of where you live in the county.

Calvert Legislative Districts (27 & 29C)

Calvert County is represented in Annapolis across two legislative districts:

Senate District 27: Northern and Central Calvert (Prince Frederick, Dunkirk, Huntingtown).
House District 27C: Central and Northern Calvert County.
Senate District 29: Southern Calvert County (Solomons, Lusby) and all of St. Mary's.
House District 29C: Solomons, Lusby, and Central St. Mary's (Leonardtown).

Statewide Mobile & Online Services

Cell Phone Text Features & Mail-In Ballot Services

Maryland provides fast SMS text tools and permanent mail-in ballot options for all registered voters.

Text VOTE to 77788

Voter Registration by Text

Text VOTE to 77788 and an official link will be sent to your phone to register to vote or update your existing voter registration address and party affiliation.

Registration deadline: Oct 13, 2026 (5 PM in-office / 11:59 PM online).

Text VBM to 77788

Request Mail-In Ballot Application

Text VBM (Vote By Mail) to 77788 and an official link will be sent directly to your phone to request your mail-in ballot online.

Request deadlines: Oct 27 (by mail) or Oct 30 (online delivery).

Permanent Mail-In Voter

Receive Ballots Automatically

You may request to be a permanent mail-in voter. Simply complete the designated oval on your mail-in application to receive a mail-in ballot for all future elections.

No need to re-apply every election cycle.

Maryland Election Terminology Notice: Maryland law requires the State Board of Elections and each local board of elections to refer to absentee ballots as “mail-in ballots” and absentee voting as “mail-in voting.” Please note that this change in terminology does not change the process of mail-in voting.

Calvert County Early Voting Centers (Oct 22 – Oct 29, 2026)

Any registered voter in Calvert County can vote at ANY of these three early voting locations from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.

Community Resources Building (Lower Level)

30 Duke Street

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Central Calvert County location serving county seat and central residents.

Open 7 AM – 8 PM Daily

Southern Community Center

20 Appeal Lane

Lusby, MD 20657

Convenient for Southern Calvert, Solomons, and Chesapeake Ranch Estates voters.

Open 7 AM – 8 PM Daily

Fairview Shopping Center / Dunkirk Early Voting

1004 Fairview Drive

Dunkirk, MD 20754

Serving Northern Calvert, Owings, Huntingtown, and Route 4 commuters.

Open 7 AM – 8 PM Daily

Official 24/7 Secure Ballot Drop Boxes (5 Locations)

Open 24/7 Under Video Surveillance

All drop box locations are open and operational 24/7. Ballots must be placed in a drop box before 8:00 PM on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

Calvert County Board of Elections

30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD

Open 24/7.

Southern Community Center

20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD

Open 24/7.

Fairview Shopping Center

1004 Fairview Drive, Dunkirk, MD

Open 24/7.

Northeast Community Center

4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD

Open 24/7.

Mount Hope Community Center

104 Durkee Lane, Sunderland, MD

Open 24/7.

Official Maryland State Board of Elections Tools

Verify your voter registration status, find your Election Day assigned precinct polling place, or download official Board of Elections documentation.

Check Voter Registration Status Request Mail-In Ballot Calvert Election Portal

Calvert County Board of Elections

Physical Address: 30 Duke Street, Lower Level, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 798, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Phone: (410) 535-2214

Fax: (410) 535-5009

Email: [email protected]

Website: calvertcountymd.gov/Election-Board