Important Dates: Make a Plan to Vote
As the 2024 Presidential General Election nears, here are some important dates and deadlines to know.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The last day to register to vote or update your voter info online or by mail. Registrations being mailed must be postmarked by October 15, 2024.
Register to vote online
Register to vote by mail
Thursday, October 24, 2024 – Thursday, October 31, 2024
Early Voting
For one entire week, you can cast your vote before election day at an early voting center. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. As long as you’re in line by 8pm, you will be able to cast your vote.
Find your local early voting location
By Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Deadline to Request a Mail-in Ballot Delivered by Mail or Fax
If you want to receive your mail-in ballot via mail or fax, your request must be received (not just mailed) or submitted online by October 29.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Deadline to Request a Mail-in Ballot Online
If you want to receive your mail-in ballot via email, you’ll need to submit your request online by 11:59pm November 1, 2024.
Request a mail-in ballot online
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Election Day
This is the final day you can cast a vote. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. As long as you’re in line by 8pm, you will be able to cast your vote.
Find Your Polling Place
By or Before Tuesday, November 5, 2024
By mail: Make sure your mail-in ballot is postmarked by or before 8pm November 5, 2024. To make sure your ballot is counted, state officials recommend you return it as soon as you have filled it out.
By hand: You also have the option of hand-delivering your ballot to an approved drop box or local board of elections by 8pm on Election Day.
2024 Presidential General Election will be held Tuesday, November 5 (7am-8pm).
For more information on the St. Mary’s Board of Elections, voter registration, ballot drop box, or polling place locations, and more, click here.
Questions may be directed to Wendy Adkins at [email protected] or by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1613.