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2026 Maryland election FAQ: How to vote, key dates and races
Everything Maryland voters need to know about 2026 elections, including key races, voter registration deadlines, mail ballots, early voting and where to vote.
Maryland early voting begins today. Here’s what to know.
In-person early voting for Maryland’s primary opens Thursday, June 11, at 7 a.m.
Maryland election FAQ: How to vote, key dates and races in 2026
Everything Maryland voters need to know about the 2026 primary election, including key races, voter registration deadlines, mail ballots, early voting and where to vote.
Read the results of The Baltimore Banner’s statewide poll
The poll contacted 928 registered Maryland voters between Oct. 7-10. It has a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points.
5 Buc-ee’s snacks to grab to fuel your next great road trip
Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s opened at the end of June on the route we take to visit South Carolina family. I’ve been twice already.
All this actually happened in 2024: The year in Maryland politics
Here are six stories The Banner’s political team can’t stop thinking about.
What to know before you head to the polls
Baltimore-area voters head to the polls to decide an open seat in the U.S. Senate, among other races.
Watch the U.S. Senate debate between Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks
The only scheduled debate in Maryland’s nationally-watched U.S. Senate race aired Thursday night.
VP Harris to campaign in Maryland on court abortion ruling anniversary
It’s Harris’ second visit to the state this month, following a gun violence-focused event June 7 with Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks in Prince George’s County.
Early voting has started. Here’s everything you need to know.
For the primary election, early voting will be held from May 2 through May 9, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., including weekends.
Read the results of the Goucher College Poll-Baltimore Banner survey of Baltimore residents
The survey of 705 Baltimore registered voters was conducted by landline and cellphone from April 3 to April 7.
Read the results of Goucher College Poll-Baltimore Banner’s statewide survey
The survey of 800 Maryland registered voters was conducted by landline and cellphone from March 19 to March 24. The poll has a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.
Banner political notes: Olszewski vetoes zoning bill; third parties seek voting changes
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. vetoed a bill Thursday that would have amended the zoning code in Hunt Valley to accommodate a potential new development project there.
Watch Gov. Wes Moore’s State of the State speech
Moore has teased the speech as a chance to outline “this year’s plans to make Maryland safer, more affordable, more competitive, and the state that serves.”
What to know about No Labels, the third party trying to get on Maryland ballots
No Labels is seeking to appear on as many state presidential ballots as possible in 2024, arguing voters don’t like the choices they have for president this year.
Hiking, hops and history: Discover Shenandoah Valley in a weekend
My family loves Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, but we usually only take day trips. Visiting for a full weekend meant a little more time to explore.
Read the results of the Goucher College-Banner survey of Baltimore City residents
The poll of 711 registered Baltimore voters was conducted by phone, both landline and mobile, between Sept. 19 and Sept. 23.
An Instagram post by the former police commissioner’s wife said ‘no caption needed.’ We disagree.
Baltimore Banner staff have committed significant time and debate this week to trying to figure out what the image means.
Read the results of the Goucher College poll of Maryland residents
The survey of 800 Maryland adults was conducted by landline and cellphone from April 18 to April 23, 2023. The poll has a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.
Banner political notes: Solidarity with expelled Tennessee lawmakers; Sine Die parties; polling U.S. Senate possibilities
"I rise to stand with our colleagues in Tennessee. I rise to remind us of how delicate the fabric of this body is and how we must always work to defend and protect each other," Del. Jheanelle Wilkins said to her colleagues in the House of Delegates.