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Monday, January 2, 2023
New Year's Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
General Assembly Convenes Lasts 90 days. 2nd Wednesday in January. MD Const. Art. III, § 14
Monday, January 16, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
11:59 pm Annual Campaign Finance Report
Deadline to file annual campaign finance report for all
political committees.
3rd Wednesday in January. EL § 13-309(b)(2)
Thursday, February 9, 2023 Thursday, February 9, 2023 COB
Begin Candidate Filing
First day candidates for the 2024 election can file a
Certificate of Candidacy.
1 year before the deadline to file a Certificate of
Candidacy.
SBE Policy
Monday, February 20, 2023
President's Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Monday, April 10, 2023
General Assembly Ends Lasts 90 days.
89 days after General Assembly convenes. MD Const. Art. III, § 15
Monday, May 1, 2023 Monday, May 1, 2023 ** COB
Request for Advance Determination of Sufficiency for 2023
Referendum Petition
Deadline for petition sponsor to submit to SBE a request
for advance determination of sufficiency of a referendum
petition format.
At least 30 days before the deadline to file a
petition.
EL § 6-210(a)(1)
Saturday, May 6, 2023 Monday, May 8, 2023
**
COB Determination of Referendum Petition Format Sufficiency
Deadline for SBE to determine sufficiency of a referendum
petition format.
Within 5 days of receiving the request for advance
determination.
EL § 6-210(a)(2)
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
**
COB
Notification of Outcome of Advance Determination of a
Referendum Petition Format
Deadline for SBE to notify petition sponsor of the approval
or deficiency of referendum petition format.
Within 2 business days after determining
sufficiency of referendum petition format.
EL § 6-210(b)
Sunday, May 14, 2023 Monday, May 15, 2023
Early Voting Center Approval Form
Deadline for SBE to provide the local boards with the form
for a proposed early voting center.
At least one year before a primary election. COMAR 33.17.02.02
Monday, May 29, 2023
Memorial Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
11:59 pm
Filing Referendum Petition on Acts of the 2023 General
Assembly
Deadline for petition sponsor to file petition with Secretary
of State including at least one-third of the referendum
petition signatures and a petition fund report.
Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State
before the 1st day of June.
MD Const. Art. XVI, §
3(b)
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023
11:59 pm Title 14 Contribution Report
Deadline for disclosure of contributions by persons doing
business with Maryland government and/or employing a
lobbyist.
Report due every May 31 and November 30. EL § 14-104(b)(2)(ii)(2)
Monday, June 19, 2023
Juneteenth State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Tuesday, June 20, 2023
**
COB
Verification and Counting of Referendum Petition
Deadline for the local boards to verify and count the first
submission of the required signatures on the referendum
petition.
Within 20 days after the filing of a petition. EL § 6-210(c)
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
**
COB
Certification of Referendum Petition
Deadline for SBE to certify the results of the first
submission of the required signatures.
Within 1 business day after verification and
counting is completed; deadline is extended if
judicial review is pending (1 business day after
final judicial decision).
EL § 6-210(d)
Friday, June 30, 2023
11:59 pm
Filing Referendum Petition on Acts of the 2023 General
Assembly
Deadline for petition sponsor to submit to Secretary of
State the balance of referendum petition signatures and a
petition fund report.
Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State by
the 30th day of June.
MD Const. Art XVI, §
3(b)
Saturday, July 1, 2023 Monday, July 3, 2023 Monday, July 3, 2023
**
COB
Judicial Review of Referendum Petition Certification - First
Signature Submission
Deadline for petition sponsor to seek judicial review of
referendum petition certification of the first submission of
the required signatures.
10th day following SBE's determination on the
certification of the first submission of signatures.
EL § 6-210(e)
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Independence Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Thursday, July 20, 2023 Thursday, July 20, 2023
**
COB
Verification and Counting of Referendum Petition
Deadline for the local boards to verify and count the
balance of the signatures on the referendum petition.
Within 20 days after the filing of the balance of the
petition signatures.
EL § 6-210(c)
Monday, July 24, 2023
**
COB
Certification of Referendum Petition
Deadline for SBE to certify the results of the full
referendum petition verification.
Within 1 business day after verification and
counting of the balance of petition signatures is
completed; deadline is extended if judicial review
is pending (1 business day after final judicial
decision).
EL § 6-210(d)
Thursday, August 3, 2023 Thursday, August 3, 2023
**
COB
Judicial Review of Referendum Petition Certification -
Balance of Signatures Submission
Deadline for petition sponsor to seek judicial review of
referendum petition certification.
10th day following SBE's determination on the
certification of the balance of signatures.
EL § 6-210(e)
Monday, September 4, 2023
Labor Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Determination of Number of Registered Voters (Early Voting
Centers)
Deadline for the State Administrator to determine the
number of active registered voters for use when
determining the number of early voting centers in each
jurisdiction.
Tuesday that is 8 months before a primary
election.
COMAR
33.17.02.01A(1)
Sunday, September 17, 2023 Monday, September 18, 2023
Notice of Number of Early Voting Centers
Deadline for the State Administrator to provide the local
boards with the number of early voting centers in each
jurisdiction.
Within 5 days of determination of number of
registered voters.
COMAR 33.17.02.01B
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution and
require public schools to celebrate the day and instill in
students knowledge of history, importance, and the
meaning of the U.S. Constitution and Maryland
Constitution.
Anniversary of signing of the U.S. Constitution on
September 17, 1787.
Education Art., § 7-116
Monday, October 9, 2023 Columbus Day
State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
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Saturday, October 14, 2023 Monday, October 16, 2023 Monday, October 16, 2023
Early Voting Center Approval Form
Deadline for the local boards to submit to SBE a form for
each proposed early voting center.
At least 7 months before a primary election.
COMAR
33.17.02.02C(2)(a)
Friday, November 10, 2023
Veteran's Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Designation of Early Voting Centers
Deadline for SBE, in collaboration with the local boards, to
designate early voting centers.
No later than 6 months before a primary election.
EL § 10-301.1(c) (2009
Laws of Maryland)
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Tuesday, November 14, 2023
COB Determination of Eligible Primary Election Voters
Deadline for the chairs of the principal political parties to
notify SBE whether they will allow voters not affiliated with
their political party to vote in the primary election.
6 months prior to a primary election. EL § 8-202(c)
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Friday, November 24, 2023
American Indian Heritage Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Thursday, November 30, 2023 Thursday, November 30, 2023
11:59 pm Title 14 Contribution Report
Deadline for disclosure of contributions by persons doing
business with Maryland government and/or employing a
lobbyist.
Report due every May 31 and November 30. EL § 14-104(b)(2)(ii)(2)
Monday, December 25, 2023
Christmas State holiday. SBE and most local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Monday, January 1, 2024
New Year's Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Monday, January 1, 2024 Monday, January 1, 2024 Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Determination of Number of Registered Voters (Nomination
Petition)
Deadline for SBE to determine the number of registered
voters required to satisfy the requirement for a nomination
by petition.
January 1st of the year of a primary election for
which the nomination is sought.
EL § 5-703(e)(3)
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 **
COB
Request for Advance Determination of Sufficiency for U.S.
Presidential Primary Election Candidacy Petition Format
Deadline for U.S. Presidential candidate to submit to SBE
a request for advance determination of sufficiency of the
candidacy petition format. Petition is only required for
Presidential primary election candidates not
recognized by
the Secretary of State for automatic ballot placement.
At least 30 days before the deadline to file the
petition but not more than 2 years and one month
before the deadline to file petition.
EL § 6-210(a)(1), § 8-
502(d)
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
General Assembly Convenes Lasts 90 days. 2nd Wednesday in January. MD Const. Art. III, § 14
Monday, January 15, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Monday, January 15, 2024 Monday, January 15, 2024 Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Notice to Voters on Permanent Mail-in Ballot List
Deadline for SBE to send a pre-election notice to voters on
the permanent mail-in ballot list with certain information
about their ballot for the primary election.
Not less than 75 days before the day on which a
local board begins to send mail-in ballots.
EL §9-311.1(g)
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Wednesday, January 17, 2024 **
Advance Determination of U.S. Presidential Candidacy
Petition Format Sufficiency
Deadline for SBE to determine sufficiency of a U.S.
Presidential candidacy petition format.
Within 5 business days of receiving the request of
advance determination.
EL § 6-210(a)(2)
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
11:59 pm Annual Campaign Finance Report
Deadline to file annual campaign finance report for all
political committees.
3rd Wednesday in January. EL § 13-309(b)(2)
Friday, January 19, 2024 ** COB
Notification of Outcome of Advance Determination of U.S.
Presidential Candidacy Petition Format
Deadline for SBE to notify candidate of the approval or
deficiency of candidacy petition format.
Within 2 business days after determining
sufficiency of candidacy petition format.
EL § 6-210(b)
Monday, January 22, 2024 Monday, January 22, 2024 Monday, January 22, 2024
COB
Certification of Republican and Democratic Presidential
Candidates
Deadline for the Secretary of State to certify to SBE the
names of the candidates for U.S. President for the primary
election.
No later than 113 days before a primary election. EL § 8-502(c)(1)
Friday, February 9, 2024
9 pm Candidate Filing Deadline Deadline to file a Certificate of Candidacy . 95 days before the primary election. EL § 5-303(a)(2)
Friday, February 9, 2024
9 pm Filing U.S. Presidential Candidacy Petition
Deadline for U.S. Presidential candidates not recognized
by the Secretary of State to file with SBE a Certificate of
Candidacy and petition.
Not later than 95 days before the day of the
election.
EL § 8-502(d)
* This calendar includes dates affected by legislation enacted through the 2022 Legislative Session. The calendar will be updated after the 2023 Legislative Session.
** This activity may be performed before the date in this calendar. The date in this calendar is based on the deadline set by law. Please verify date with the appropriate board of elections.
1 Under Maryland law, if a deadline is a Saturday, Sunday or State holiday, the deadline is moved to the next regular business day. See EL § 1-301.
2 COB means close of business. For SBE, the close of business is 5 pm. Because the close of business varies by county, please contact the appropriate local board of elections or circuit court to find out when the office closes.
3 Most citations refer to the Election Law (EL) Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. COMAR refers to the Code of Maryland Regulations. USC refers to the United States Code.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Appointment of Election Judges Start of term of office for election judges.
Beginning the Tuesday that is 13 weeks before a
primary election.
EL § 10-203(c)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 COB
Polling Place Change
Deadline for the local boards to create or change a
precinct boundary or polling place.
Tuesday that is 13 weeks before a primary
election.
EL § 2-303(b)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Alternate Early Voting Center
Deadline for the local boards to submit to SBE a form for
each proposed alternate early voting center.
At least 3 months before a primary election.
COMAR
33.17.02.02I(4)(a)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Greeter Election Judge Exemption Request
Deadline for the local boards to request an exemption to
assign greeter election judges at each early voting center.
No later than 3 months before an election.
COMAR
33.19.03.01D(2)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Request to Waive Mail-in Ballot Mailing Deadline
Deadline for SBE to submit a request to the Federal Voting
Assistance Program for a waiver of the deadline to mail
ballots to certain voters.
At least 90 days before an election.
52 USC §
20302(g)(3)(A)
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
NVRA Confirmation Mailing Deadline
Deadline for the local boards to send to voters
confirmation mailings to make voters inactive, or to
remove voters from the voter list (except at the request of
the voter, due to the death of the voter, due to the
incarceration following felony conviction of a voter, or due
to the mental incapacity of a voter).
No later than 90 days before an election.
52 USC §
20507(c)(2)(A)
Monday, February 19, 2024
President's Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Monday, February 19, 2024 Monday, February 19, 2024 Tuesday, February 20, 2024 COB
Withdrawal of Candidacy
Deadline for a candidate to withdraw candidacy before
primary election.
Within 10 days after the deadline to file a
Certificate of Candidacy .
EL § 5-502(a)
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Financial Disclosure Statement
Deadline for candidates that filed a Certificate of
Candidacy in the year to file a new financial disclosure
statement. Failure to file may result in the candidate's
removal from the ballot.
Last day for the withdrawal of a candidacy. GP § 5-605(d)(2)(ii)
Monday, February 19, 2024 Monday, February 19, 2024 Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Death or Disqualification of Candidate
Last day to remove a candidate’s name from the ballot due
to the candidate’s death or disqualification.
Within 10 days after deadline for filing Certificate
of Candidacy .
EL § 5-504(b)
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Greeter Election Judge Exemption Determination
Deadline for the State Admininistrator to respond to a local
board's request for an exemption to assign greeter election
judges at each early voting center.
Within 5 business days of a local board's request.
COMAR
33.19.03.01D(3)
Friday, February 23, 2024
**
Fill Vacancy
Deadline to fill vacancy due to death or disqualification of
unopposed candidate.
Within 4 days after death or disqualification
becomes known to the local board.
EL § 5-901(e)(2)
Friday, February 23, 2024
Fill Vacancy
Deadline to fill vacancy if: (1) no candidate for a political
party files a Certificate of Candidacy ; or (2) an unopposed
candidate withdraws.
Within 4 days after deadline for withdrawal of
candidacy.
EL § 5-901(e)(1)
Saturday, February 24, 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024 COB
Replacement Delegate
Deadline for a Presidential candidate to file with SBE a
designation for a replacement delegate.
No later than 5 days after the withdrawal deadline.
EL § 8-501(b)(2)(iii)
Saturday, February 24, 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024 COB
Challenge Residency of Candidate
Deadline for a registered voter to file in circuit court a
petition challenging the residency of a candidate.
15 days after the deadline to file Certificate of
Candidacy .
EL § 5-305(c)
Thursday, February 29, 2024 Thursday, February 29, 2024
COB
Verification and Counting of U.S. Presidential Candidacy
Petition
Deadline for the local boards to verify and count the
signatures on the U.S. Presidential candidacy petition.
Within 20 days after the filing of the petition. EL § 6-210(c)
Friday, March 1, 2024 Friday, March 1, 2024
COB Certification of U.S. Presidential Candidacy Petition
Deadline for SBE to certify the results of the U.S.
Presidential candidacy petition verification.
Within 1 business day after verification and
counting is completed; deadline is extended if
judicial review is pending.
EL § 6-210(d)
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Judicial Review of U.S. Presidential Candidacy Petition
Certification
Deadline to seek judicial review of candidacy petition
certification.
Within 5 days following SBE's determination.
EL § 6-210(e)(2)(ii)
Thursday, March 7, 2024 Thursday, March 7, 2024
Security Plan for Early Voting Centers
Deadline for the local boards to submit to the State
Administrator an early voting security plan.
At least 8 weeks before early voting begins. COMAR 33.17.02.04A
Monday, March 11, 2024 Monday, March 11, 2024 Monday, March 11, 2024 **
Certification of Ballot
Deadline for SBE to prepare and certify content and
arrangement of ballots for the primary election.
At least 64 days before the primary election.
EL § 9-207(a)(1)
Monday, March 11, 2024 Monday, March 11, 2024 Monday, March 11, 2024 ** COB
Display of Ballot
Deadline for SBE to display on its website the content and
arrangement of each certified ballot.
At least 64 days before the primary election. EL § 9-207(a)(1)
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
COB Judicial Review of any Ballot Printing Errors
Deadline for a registered voter to seek judicial review if an
error is discovered after the ballots have been printed and
the local boards fail to correct the error.
62nd day preceding election. EL § 9-209(c)
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Wednesday, March 13, 2024
**
COB
Judicial Review of Content and Arrangement of Ballot
Deadline for a registered voter to seek judicial review of
the content and arrangement or to correct any other error
on the ballot.
Within 2 days of certifying the ballot. EL § 9-209(a)
Thursday, March 14, 2024 Thursday, March 14, 2024
**
Printing of Ballots SBE may begin printing ballots and correct noted errors. After 3 days of public display of ballot. EL § 9-207(e)
Sunday, March 24, 2024 Monday, March 25, 2024
Voting Information to Correctional Facilities
Deadline to SBE to provide correctional facilities with
voting information for distribution to eligible individuals
No later than 30 days before the advanced
deadline to register to vote.
EL § 1-303.2(c)(1)
COMAR
33.01.07.02B(2)(b)
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Transmitting Mail-in Ballots
Deadline for election officials to transmit mail-in ballots to
certain voters unless the Federal Voting Assistance
Program grants the State a waiver of the deadline.
No later than 45 days before an election unless the
Federal Voting Assistance Program grants the
State a waiver of the 45 day transmittal deadline.
52 USC §
20302(a)(8)(A)
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Public Education for Early Voting
SBE and local boards start public education about early
voting.
30 days before early voting for an election. EL § 10-301.1(f)
Saturday, April 6, 2024 Monday, April 8, 2024
**
Review of Early Voting Security Plan
Deadline for the State Administrator to review and provide
feedback on a local board's early voting security plan.
Within 30 days of receipt of an early voting
security plan.
COMAR
33.17.02.04C(2)
Monday, April 8, 2024
General Assembly Ends Lasts 90 days. 89 days after General Assembly convenes. MD Const. Art. III, § 15
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
11:59 pm Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report 1
Deadline to file first pre-primary report for political
committees participating in the presidential election.
5th Tuesday before a primary election.
EL § 13-309(a)(2)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Early Voting & Election Day Supply Verification
Deadline for the local boards to verify voting supplies
according to the supply verification plan.
No later than 15 days before early voting starts.
SBE policy
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
5 pm in
office
11:59 pm
online
Advanced Deadline to Register to Vote & Update
Registration Information (Including Party Affiliation)
Advanced deadline to register to vote, update registration,
or change party affiliation before the primary election.
21st day preceding an election. EL § 3-302(a)
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:00 pm Polling Place Reassignment
Deadline for elderly voters or voters with disabilities to
submit a request to the local boards for reassignment to
an accessible polling place.
No later than the close of advanced registration
before an election.
EL § 10-102(b)(1)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:00 PM Voter Registration Lists
Deadline to request a voter registration list
(New requests will
not be taken until registration reopens.)
On or before the advanced registration deadline.
COMAR
33.03.02.05(B)(1)
Thursday, April 25, 2024 Notice of Election
Deadline for the local boards to provide notice of the
election.
At least one week before any early voting period
before an election.
EL § 8-102(a)(1)
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 **
COB
Logic and Accuracy Testing - Early Voting
(Public Demonstration & Notice )
Deadline for the local boards to complete logic and
accuracy testing of the voting units being used for early
voting.
(Note: A public demonstration of the test must be
conducted before any voting units are delivered to an early voting
center. Notice of the public demonstration must be provided at
least 10 days before the demonstration.)
At least 14 days before an election.
COMAR
33.10.01.14,16
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Wednesday, May 1, 2024
COB
Request for Advance Determination of Sufficiency for 2024
Referendum Petition Format
Deadline for petition sponsor to submit to SBE a request
for advance determination of sufficiency of a referendum
petition format.
At least 30 days before the deadline to file a
petition.
EL § 6-210(a)(1)
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 5 pm
Campaign Signs
Beginning of period when campaign signs must be
allowed at early voting centers.
The day before early voting starts.
EL § 10-
101(a)(3)(iii)(2)(B)
Thursday, May 2, 2024
7 am to
8 pm
Early Voting Begins Early voting for the primary election begins.
2nd Thursday before an election through the
Thursday before an election.
EL § 10-301.1
Friday, May 3, 2024
COB Voter Registration Lists
Deadline for SBE and the local boards to prepare a voter
registration list that includes registrants through the
advanced registration deadline.
Within 10 days of the advanced voter registration
deadline.
COMAR
33.03.02.05C(2)
Friday, May 3, 2024
11:59 pm Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report 2
Deadline to file second pre-primary report for political
committees participating in the presidential election.
2nd Friday before a primary election. EL § 13-309(a)(3)
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024 **
COB Logic and Accuracy Testing - Election Day
Deadline for the local boards to complete logic and
accuracy testing of the election management system and
voting units being used for election day voting and
absentee and provisional voting.
(Note: A public
demonstration of the test must be conducted before any voting
units are delivered to an early voting center.)
At least 10 days before an election.
COMAR
33.10.02.14,16
Monday, May 6, 2024
Notice of Canvass
Deadline for the local boards to provide notice of the mail-
in and provisional canvasses.
At least 10 days before the first mail-in ballot
canvass.
COMAR 33.08.01.05-1
Monday, May 6, 2024 Monday, May 6, 2024
**
COB Determination of Referendum Petition Format Sufficiency
Deadline for SBE to determine sufficiency of a referendum
petition format.
Within 5 days of receiving the request for advance
determination.
EL § 6-210(a)(2)
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
8 pm
(mail) or
11:59 pm
(fax/email)
Ballot Request Deadline: Ballot Delivered by Mail or Fax
Deadline for a registered voter to request a mailed or
faxed mail-in ballot.
Tuesday before an election.
EL § 9-305(d)(1);
COMAR 33.11.02.02E
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
**
COB
Notification of Outcome of Advance Determination of a
Referendum Petition Format
Deadline for SBE to notify petition sponsor of the approval
or deficiency of referendum petition format.
Within 2 business days after determining
sufficiency of referendum petition format.
EL § 6-210(b)
Thursday, May 9, 2024
7 am to
8 pm
Early Voting Ends Early voting for the primary election ends.
2nd Thursday before an election through the
Thursday before an election.
EL § 10-301.1
Friday, May 10, 2024 8 am Campaign Signs
End of period when campaign signs must be allowed at
early voting centers.
The day after early voting ends.
EL § 10-
101(a)(3)(iii)(2)
Friday, May 10, 2024
5 pm
(mail) or
11:59 pm
(email/fax)
Ballot Request Deadline: Ballot Delivered via Internet
Deadline for a registered voter to request an electronic
mail-in ballot.
Friday before an election. EL § 9-305(d)(2)
Monday, May 13, 2024
5 pm
Campaign Signs
Beginning of period when campaign signs must be
allowed at polling places.
The day immediately preceding election day.
EL § 10-
101(a)(3)(iii)(2)
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
7 am to
8 pm
Primary Election Presidential Primary Election Day.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8 pm Ballot Request Deadline: Voter Picks Up Ballot
Deadline for a registered voter or voter's agent to request
a mail-in ballot in person at a local board.
No later than the close of the polls on election day.
EL § 9-305(b)(3);
COMAR 33.11.02.04A
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8 pm Extended Voter Registration Deadline
Extended deadline for receipt of voter registration
applications sent by mail for voting in the primary election.
An application received by mail after the close of
registration is timely if it is properly postmarked.
EL § 3-302(c); COMAR
33.05.04.01C, D
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
8 pm
Mail-in Ballot Deadline: Ballot Box, Polling Place, or Local
Board Office
Deadline for the local boards to receive a ballot placed in
ballot drop box or election judges to receive a ballot at a
voting location.
A ballot is timely if it is: (1) placed in ballot drop
box by 8 pm on election day; (2) given to an
election judge at a polling place on election day; or
(3) received at a local board office by 8 pm on
election day.
COMAR
33.11.03.08B(1), (2) &
(3)
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
8 pm Precincts for Post-Election Verification & Audits
Deadline for local boards to select randomly the precincts
for post-election verification and audits.
After 8 pm on election day. COMAR 33.08.05.04
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
8 am Campaign Signs
End of period when campaign signs must be allowed at
polling places.
The day immediately after election day.
EL § 10-
101(a)(3)(iii)(2)
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
10 am Counting of Mail-in Ballots Start
Local boards of canvassers are required to start counting
mail-in ballots.
10 am on the Thursday after an election.
COMAR
33.11.04.03A(1)
Friday, May 17, 2024
**
Precincts for Post-Election Verification & Audits
Deadline for the local boards to submit to the State
Administrator a list of the precincts selected for the post-
election verification and audits.
Within 3 days of selecting the precincts. COMAR 33.08.05.04
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
10 am Provisional Ballot Canvass
Local boards of canvassers are required to begin the
canvass of provisional ballots.
10 am on the 2nd Wednesday after an election. COMAR 33.16.05.02
Friday, May 24, 2024
10 am Mail-in Ballot Deadline: Delivery by Mail
Deadline for the local boards to receive mail-in ballots by
mail.
10 am on the 2nd Friday after an election provided
there is a proper postmark or date on voter's oath.
COMAR
33.11.03.08B(4)(a)
Friday, May 24, 2024
10 am Second Canvass of Mail-in Ballots
Local boards of canvassers conduct second canvass of
mail-in ballots received after the completion of the first
canvass.
10 am on the 2nd Friday after an election.
COMAR
33.11.04.03A(2)
Friday, May 24, 2024
Post-Election Audit
Deadline for the local boards to conduct the post-election
verification and audits.
Before certifying the results of an election. COMAR 33.08.05.02A
Friday, May 24, 2024 Friday, May 24, 2024
Verification of Vote Count
Deadline for the local boards of canvassers to verify the
primary election vote count.
Within 10 days after an election and before
certifying the results of an election.
EL § 11-308(a)
Friday, May 24, 2024
Certification of the Election
Deadline for the local boards of canvassers to certify the
results of primary election.
After the verification of vote count is completed. EL § 11-308(b)
Friday, May 24, 2024 Friday, May 24, 2024
Transmittal of Results
Local boards of canvassers must transmit certified copies
of election results to the Governor, SBE, and appropriate
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
2nd Friday after an election or if canvass is
completed after that day, within 48 hours after
completion.
EL § 11-401(c)
Monday, May 27, 2024
Memorial Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Saturday, May 25, 2024 Monday, May 27, 2024 Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Voter Registration Reopens Voter registration reopens. 11th day after an election. EL § 3-302(a)
Monday, May 27, 2024 Monday, May 27, 2024 Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Petition for Recount - Local Offices
Deadline to file a petition for a recount of the votes cast for
a local office on the ballot.
Within 3 days after the results of an election have
been certified by the local board.
EL § 12-101(d)
Friday, May 31, 2024 Friday, May 31, 2024
11:59 pm Title 14 Contribution Report
Deadline for disclosure of contributions by persons doing
business with Maryland government and/or employing a
lobbyist.
Report due every May 31 and November 30. EL § 14-104(b)(2)(ii)(2)
Friday, May 31, 2024
11:59 pm
Filing Referendum Petition on Acts of the 2024 General
Assembly
Deadline for petition sponsor to file petition with Secretary
of State including at least one-third of the referendum
petition signatures and a petition fund report.
Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State
before the 1st day of June.
MD Const. Art. XVI, §
3(b)
Thursday, June 13, 2024 **
Statewide Certification of Results
Deadline for the State Board of Canvassers to convene to
certify election results.
Within 30 days after an election. EL § 11-503(a)(1)(ii)
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Juneteenth State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Thursday, June 20, 2024 Thursday, June 20, 2024
**
COB
Verification and Counting of Referendum Petition
Deadline for the local boards to verify and count the first
submission of the required signatures on the referendum
petition.
Within 20 days after the filing of a petition. EL § 6-210(c)
Friday, June 21, 2024
**
COB
Certification of Referendum Petition
Deadline for SBE to certify the results of the first
submission of the required signatures.
Within 1 business day after verification and
counting is completed; deadline is extended if
judicial review is pending.
EL § 6-210(d)
Sunday, June 16, 2024
**
COB Petition for Recount - State Offices
Deadline to file a petition for a recount of the votes cast for
a State office on the ballot.
Within 3 days after the results of an election have
been certified.
EL § 12-101(d)
Sunday, June 30, 2024
11:59 pm
Filing Referendum Petition on Acts of the 2024 General
Assembly
Deadline for petition sponsor to submit to Secretary of
State the balance of referendum petition signatures.
Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State by
the 30th day of June.
MD Const. Art XVI, §
3(b)
Monday, July 1, 2024 Monday, July 1, 2024
5 pm Declaration of Intent
Deadline for a candidate who seeks nomination by a
recognized non-principal party to file a Declaration of
Intent to seek nomination.
First Monday in July. EL § 5-703.1(c)(3)(i)
Monday, July 1, 2024 Monday, July 1, 2024
5 pm Declaration of Intent
Deadline for an unaffiliated candidate or a candidate who
is affiliated with a non-recognized political party who
intends to seek nomination by petition to file a Declaration
of Intent to seek nomination.
First Monday in July. EL § 5-703(c)(3)(i)
Saturday, June 29, 2024 Monday, July 1, 2024 Monday, July 1, 2024 ** COB
Request for Advance Determination of Sufficiency for Charter
Amendment Petition Format
Deadline for petition sponsor to submit to the appropriate
local board a request for advance determination on the
sufficiency of a charter amendment petition format.
At least 30 days before the deadline to file the
petition but not more than 2 years and one month
before the deadline to file petition.
EL § 6-210(a)(1)
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Independence Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Saturday, July 6, 2024 Monday, July 8, 2024 Monday, July 8, 2024
**
COB
Determination of Charter Amendment Petition Format
Sufficiency
Deadline for the local boards to determine sufficiency of a
charter amendment petition format.
Within 5 days of reviewing request of advance
determination.
EL § 6-210(a)(2)
Saturday, July 6, 2024 Monday, July 8, 2024 Monday, July 8, 2024 ** COB
Request for Advance Determination of Sufficiency for
Candidacy or New Party Petition Format
Deadline for candidate or petition sponsor to submit to
SBE or the appropriate local board a request for advance
determination of sufficiency of a candidacy or new party
petition format.
At least 30 days before the deadline to file the
petition but not more than 2 years and one month
before the deadline to file petition.
EL § 6-210(a)(1)
Monday, July 8, 2024
Notice to Voters on Permanent Mail-in Ballot List
Deadline for SBE to send a pre-election notice to voters on
the permanent mail-in ballot list with certain information
about their ballot for the primary election.
Not less than 75 days before the day on which a
local board begins to send mail-in ballots.
EL §9-311.1(g)
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
**
COB
Notification of Outcome of Advance Determination for Charter
Amendment Petition Format
Deadline for the local boards to notify petition sponsor of
the approval or deficiency of charter amendment petition
format.
Within 2 business days after determining
sufficiency of charter amendment petition format.
EL § 6-210(b)
Saturday, July 13, 2024 Monday, July 15, 2024
**
COB
Determination of Candidacy or New Party Petition Format
Sufficiency
Deadline for SBE or the appropriate local board to
determine sufficiency of a candidacy or new party petition.
Within 5 days of reviewing request of advance
determination.
EL § 6-210(a)(2)
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July 15, 2024 - July 18, 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Delegates to the Republican National Convention officially
vote for their nominees for President and Vice President.
Dates established by Republican National
Committee.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
**
COB
Notification of Outcome of Advance Determination of a
Candidacy or New Party Petition Format
Deadline for SBE or the appropriate local board to notify
candidate or petition sponsor of the approval or deficiency
of candidacy or new party petition format.
Within 2 business days after determining
sufficiency of a candidacy or new party petition
format.
EL § 6-210(b)
Saturday, July 20, 2024 Monday, July 22, 2024
**
COB
Verification and Counting of Referendum Petition
Deadline for the local boards to verify and count the
balance of the signatures on the referendum petition.
Within 20 days after the filing of the balance of the
petition signatures.
EL § 6-210(c)
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Certification of General Assembly Ballot Questions
Deadline for SBE to prepare and certify to the local boards
ballot questions referred by the General Assembly to
voters of one county or part of one county.
105th day before a general election. EL § 7-103(c)(2)
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
**
COB
Certification of Referendum Petition
Deadline for SBE to certify the results of the full
referendum petition verification.
Within 1 business day after verification and
counting is completed; deadline is extended if
judicial review is pending.
EL § 6-210(d)
Monday, July 29, 2024 COB
Filing Charter Amendment Petition
Deadline for petition sponsor to file with local government
authority a charter amendment petition.
99th day before an election. EL § 7-104(b)
Friday, August 2, 2024
Certification of Statewide Ballot Questions and Questions
Relating to an Enactment of the General Assembly Petitioned
to Referendum
Deadline for Secretary of State to certify to SBE statewide
ballot questions and questions relating to Acts of the
General Assembly (except for questions referred to the
voters of one county or a part of one county) petitioned to
referendum.
95th day before a general election. EL § 7-103(c)(1)
Friday, August 2, 2024
Certification of Ballot Question Language
Deadline for municipal attorney to certify the ballot
question language for ballot questions for voters of that
municipality.
95th day before a general election. EL § 7-103(c)(4)
Friday, August 2, 2024
Certification of Local Ballot Questions
Deadline for County Attorney or Baltimore City Solicitor to
certify to SBE each question to be voted on in the county
or part of the county.
95th day before a general election. EL § 7-103(c)(3)(i)
Friday, August 2, 2024
Alternate Certification of Local Ballot Questions
Deadline for Clerk of the Circuit Court to prepare and
certify to SBE local ballot questions if the County Attorney
or Baltimore City Solicitor does not do so.
1st Friday in August. EL § 7-103(c)(3)(ii)
Friday, August 2, 2024 Friday, August 2, 2024
**
COB
Judicial Review of Referendum Petition Certification - First
Signature Submission
Deadline for petition sponsor to seek judicial review of
referendum petition certification of the first submission of
the required signatures.
10th day following SBE's determination on the
certification of the first submission of signatures or
69th day before the general election (August 28,
2024), whichever is earlier.
EL § 6-210(e)
Friday, August 2, 2024 Friday, August 2, 2024
**
COB
Judicial Review of Referendum Petition Certification -
Balance of Signatures Submission
Deadline for petition sponsor to seek judicial review of
referendum petition certification.
10th day following SBE's determination on the
certification of the balance of signatures or 69th
day before a general election (August 28, 2024),
whichever is earlier.
EL § 6-210(e)
Monday, August 5, 2024 COB
Filing New Party Petition
Deadline for petition sponsor to file with SBE a new
political party petition.
1st Monday in August. EL § 4-102(c)(2)(ii)
Monday, August 5, 2024 5 pm
Filing Candidacy Petition & Certificate of Candidacy
Deadline for general election petition candidate to file with
SBE or the appropriate local board the Certificate of
Candidacy and candidacy petition.
1st Monday in August. EL § 5-703(d) & (f)
Monday, August 5, 2024 5 pm
Filing Certificates of Nomination and Candidacy
Deadline for candidates seeking nomination from a non-
principal political party to file with SBE or the appropriate
local board the Certificate of Nomination and
Certificate of
Candidacy.
1st Monday in August. EL § 5-703.1(d) & (e)
Monday, August 5, 2024
Filing of Appellate Judges
Deadline for Clerk of the Supreme Court of Maryland and
Clerk of the Appellate Court of Maryland to provide notice
to SBE of the names of judges to be placed on the ballot.
1st Monday in August. EL § 5-301(f)
Monday, August 5, 2024 Monday, August 5, 2024
Greeter Election Judge Exemption Request
Deadline for the local boards to request an exemption to
assign greeter election judges at each early voting center.
No later than 3 months before an election.
COMAR
33.19.03.01D(2)
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
COB Declination of Nomination
Deadline for declination of nomination by a filed candidate
before general election.
First Tuesday in August. EL § 5-801(b)(2)(ii)
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Request to Waive Mail-in Ballot Mailing Deadline
Deadline for SBE to submit a request to the Federal Voting
Assistance Program for a waiver of the deadline to
transmit ballots to certain voters.
At least 90 days before an election.
52 USC §
20302(g)(3)(A)
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 NVRA Confirmation Mailing Deadline
Deadline for the local boards to send to voters
confirmation mailings to verify addresses and make voters
inactive.
No later than 90 days before an election.
52 USC §
20507(c)(2)(A)
Friday, August 9, 2024
COB Vacancy by Declination of Nomination
For all offices except Governor and Lt. Governor, deadline
for the appropriate central committee(s) to fill a vacancy
caused by a candidate filing a declination of nomination.
88th day before a general election.
EL §§ 5-1002(b)(1), 5-
1003(b)(4), & 5-
1004(b)
Monday, August 12, 2024
**
Greeter Election Judge Exemption Determination
Deadline for the State Admininistrator to respond to a local
board's request for an exemption to assign greeter election
judges at each early voting center.
Within 5 business days of a local board's request.
COMAR
33.19.03.01D(3)
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Monday, August 12, 2024
Death or Disqualification of Candidate
Last day to remove a candidate’s name from the ballot due
to the candidate’s death or disqualification.
85th day before an election. EL § 5-801(d)
Friday, August 16, 2024
Vacancy by Death or Disqualification
For all offices except Governor and Lt. Governor, deadline
for the appropriate central committee(s) to fill a vacancy
caused by the death or disqualification of a filed candidate.
81st day before a general election.
EL §§ 5-1002(b)(1), 5-
1003(b)(5), & 5-
1004(b)
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
**
COB Verification and Counting of Charter Amendment Petition
Deadline for the local boards to verify and count the
signatures on a charter amendment petition.
Within 20 days after the filing of a petition. EL § 6-210(c)
August 19, 2024 - August 22, 2024
Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention officially
vote for their nominees for President and Vice President.
Dates established by Democratic National
Committee.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
**
COB Certification of Charter Amendment Petition
Deadline for the local boards to certify the results of the
charter amendment petition verification.
Within 1 business day after verification and
counting is completed; deadline is extended if
judicial review is pending.
EL § 6-210(d)
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024
**
COB Verification and Counting of Candidacy or New Party Petition
Deadline for the local boards to verify and count the
signatures on a candidacy or new party petition.
Within 20 days after the filing of a petition. EL § 6-210(c)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:59 pm
Pre-General Campaign Finance Report 1
Deadline to file the first pre-general report for political
committees participating in the presidential election.
Last Tuesday in August immediately preceding a
general election.
EL § 13-309(a)(4)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
**
COB Certification of Candidacy or New Party Petition
Deadline for SBE or the appropriate local board to certify
the results of the candidacy or new party petition
verification.
Within 1 business day after verification and
counting is completed; deadline is extended if
judicial review is pending.
EL § 6-210(d)
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
**
COB Judicial Review of Candidacy Petition Certification
Deadline for candidate to seek judicial review of candidacy
petition certification.
10th day following determination on the
certification of the petition or 69th day before a
general election (August 28, 2024), whichever is
earlier.
EL § 6-210(e)(2)
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
**
COB Judicial Review of Charter Amendment Petition Certification
Deadline for petition sponsor to seek judicial review of
charter amendment petition certification.
10th day following determination on the
certification of the petition or 69th day before a
general election (August 28, 2024), whichever is
earlier.
EL § 6-210(e)(2)
Monday, September 2, 2024 Labor Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Monday, September 2, 2024
Monday, September 2, 2024 Tuesday, September 3, 2024 **
Certification of Ballot
Deadline for SBE to prepare and certify content and
arrangement of ballots for the general election.
At least 64 days before an election. EL § 9-207(a)(2)
Monday, September 2, 2024
Monday, September 2, 2024 Tuesday, September 3, 2024 **
Display of Ballot
Deadline for SBE to display on its website the content and
arrangement of each certified ballot.
At least 64 days before an election.
EL § 9-207(c)
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Judicial Review of any Ballot Printing Errors
Deadline for a registered voter to seek judicial review if an
error is discovered after the ballots have been publicly
displayed and the local board fails to correct the error.
Not later than the 62nd day preceding an election. EL § 9-209(c)
Thursday, September 5, 2024
**
COB
Judicial Review of Content and Arrangement of Ballot
Deadline for a registered voter to seek judicial review of
the content and arrangement or to correct any other error
on the ballot.
Within 2 days of certifying the ballot. EL § 9-209(a)
Friday, September 6, 2024 Friday, September 6, 2024
**
Printing of Ballots SBE may begin printing ballots and correct noted errors. After 3 days of public display of ballot. EL § 9-207(e)
Friday, September 6, 2024
Number of Ballots for Manual Audit
Deadline to determine the number of early voting, mail-in,
and provisional ballots each local board must count for the
manual audit.
No later than 60 days before election day.
COMAR
33.08.05.09C(1)
Friday, September 6, 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024 Friday, September 6, 2024
**
COB Judicial Review of New Party Petition Certification
Deadline for petition sponsor to seek judicial review of new
party petition certification.
10th day after determination on the certification of
the petition.
EL § 6-210(e)(1)
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Voting Information to Correctional Facilities
Deadline to SBE to provide correctional facilities with
voting information for distribution to eligible individuals.
No later than 30 days befroe the advanced
deadline to register to vote.
EL § 1-303.2(c)(1)
COMAR
33.01.07.02B(2)(b)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution and
require public schools to celebrate the day and instill in
students knowledge of history, importance, and meaning
of the U.S. Constitution and Maryland Constitution.
Anniversary of signing of the U.S. Constitution on
September 17, 1787.
Education Art., § 7-116
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Transmitting Mail-in Ballots
Deadline for election officials to transmit ballots to certain
voters unless the Federal Voting Assistance Program
grants the State a waiver of the deadline.
No later than 45 days before an election unless the
Federal Voting Assistance Program grants the
State a waiver of the 45 day transmittal deadline.
52 USC §
20302(a)(8)(A)
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Public Education for Early Voting
SBE and the local boards start public education about
early voting.
30 days before early voting for an election. EL § 10-301.1(f)
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Early Voting & Election Day Supply Verification
Deadline for the local boards to verify voting supplies
according to the supply verification plan.
No later than 15 days before early voting starts.
SBE policy
Friday, October 11, 2024 11:59 pm Ballot Issue Report
Deadline for ballot issue committees to file pre-general
report.
4th Friday before a general election. EL § 13-309(a)(5)
Monday, October 14, 2024 Columbus Day State holiday. SBE and most local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5 pm in
office
11:59 pm
on-line
Advanced Deadline to Register to Vote & Update
Registration Information (Including Party Affiliation)
Advanced deadline to register to vote, update
registration, or change party affiliation before the
primary election.
21st day preceding an election. EL § 3-302(a)
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 5 pm Polling Place Reassignment
Deadline for elderly voters or voters with disabilities to
submit a request to the local boards for reassignment to
an accessible polling place.
No later than the close of advanced registration
before an election.
EL § 10-102(b)(1)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 COB Voter Registration Lists
Deadline to request a voter registration list
(New requests will
not be taken until registration reopens.)
On or before the advanced registration deadline.
COMAR
33.03.02.05(B)
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Notice of Election
Deadline for the local boards to provide notice of the
election.
At least one week before any early voting period
before an election.
EL § 8-102
Thursday, October 17, 2024
**
5 pm Write-in Candidate
Deadline for write-in candidates to file a
Certificate of
Candidacy . Only filed write-in candidates will have their
votes reported on the official canvass.
Earlier of 7th day preceding the start of early
voting (October 17, 2024) or within 7 days after
expenditure of $51 to promote candidacy.
EL § 5-303(c)
Monday, October 21, 2024
Select Contest and Early Voting Centers for Manual Audit
Deadline for the State Board to randomly select the contest
and early voting centers for the manual audit.
Within 3 days of the start of early voting.
COMAR
33.08.05.09C(2)(a)
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 ** COB
Logic and Accuracy Testing - Early Voting
(Public Demonstration & Notice )
Deadline for the local boards to complete logic and
accuracy testing of the voting units being used for early
voting.
(Note: A public demonstration of the test must be
conducted before any voting units are delivered to an early voting
center.)
At least 14 days before an election.
COMAR
33.10.02.14,16
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
5 pm Campaign Signs
Beginning of period when campaign signs must be
allowed at early voting centers.
The day before early voting starts.
EL § 10-
101(a)(3)(iii)(2)
Thursday, October 24, 2024
7 am to
8 pm
Early Voting Begins Early voting for the general election begins.
2nd Thursday before an election through the
Thursday before an election.
EL § 10-301.1
Friday, October 25, 2024 COB Voter Registration Lists
Deadline for SBE and the local boards to prepare a voter
registration list that includes registrants through the
registration deadline.
Within 10 days of the advanced voter registration
deadline.
COMAR
33.03.02.05C(2)
Friday, October 25, 2024
11:59 pm Pre-General Campaign Finance Report 2
Deadline to file the pre-general election campaign finance
report for political committees participating in the
presidential election.
2nd Friday immediately preceding an election. EL § 13-309(a)(6)
Saturday, October 26, 2024 Monday, October 28, 2024 **
COB Logic and Accuracy Testing - Election Day
Deadline for the local boards to complete logic and
accuracy testing of the election management system and
voting units being used for election day voting and
absentee and provisional voting.
(Note: A public
demonstration of the test must be conducted before any voting
units are delivered to an early voting center.)
At least 10 days before an election.
COMAR
33.10.01.14,16
Monday, October 28, 2024 Notice of Canvass
Deadline for the local boards to provide notice of the
absentee and provisional canvasses.
At least 10 days before the first absentee canvass.
COMAR 33.08.01.05-
1(B)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
8 pm
(mail) or
Ballot Request Deadline: Ballot Delivered by Mail or Fax
Deadline for a registered voter to request a mailed or
faxed mail-in ballot.
Tuesday before an election.
EL § 9-305(d)(1);
COMAR 33.11.02.02E
Thursday, October 31, 2024
7 am to
8 pm
Early Voting Ends Early voting for the general election ends.
2nd Thursday before an election through the
Thursday before an election.
EL § 10-301.1
Friday, November 1, 2024 8 am Campaign Signs
End of period when campaign signs must be allowed at
early voting centers.
The day after early voting ends.
EL § 10-
101(a)(3)(iii)(2)
Friday, November 1, 2024
5 pm
(mail) or
Ballot Request Deadline: Ballot Delivered via Internet
Deadline for a registered voter to request an electronic
mail-in ballot.
Friday before an election. EL § 9-305(d)(2)
Monday, November 4, 2024 5 pm
Campaign Signs
Beginning of period when campaign signs must be
allowed at polling places.
The day immediately preceding election day.
EL § 10-
101(a)(3)(iii)(2)
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
7 am to
8 pm
General Election Presidential General Election Day. Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
MD Const. Art. XV, §
7; EL § 10-301
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8 pm Ballot Request Deadline: Voter Picks Up Ballot
Deadline for a registered voter or voter's agent to request
a mail-in ballot in person at a local board.
No later than the close of the polls on election day.
EL § 9-305(b)(3);
COMAR 33.11.02.04A
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8 pm Extended Voter Registration Deadline
Extended deadline for receipt of voter registration
applications sent by mail for voting in general election.
An application received by mail after the close of
registration is timely if it is properly postmarked.
EL § 3-302(c); COMAR
33.05.04.01C, D
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8 pm
Mail-in Ballot Deadline: Ballot Box, Polling Place, or Local
Board Office
Deadline for the local boards to receive a ballot placed in
ballot drop box or election judges to receive a ballot at a
voting location
A ballot is timely if it is: (1) placed in ballot drop
box by 8 pm on election day; (2) given to an
election judge at a polling place on election day;
ord (3) received at a local board office by 8 pm on
election day.
COMAR
33.11.03.08B(1), (2) &
(3)
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8 pm Precincts for Post-Election Verification & Audits
Deadline for local boards to select randomly the precincts
for post-election verification and audits.
8 pm on election day. COMAR 33.08.05.04
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 8 am Campaign Signs
End of period when campaign signs must be allowed at
polling places.
The day immediately after election day.
EL § 10-
101(a)(3)(iii)(2)
Thursday, November 7, 2024 10 am Counting of Mail-in Ballots Start
Local boards of canvassers are required to start counting
mail-in ballots.
10 am on the Thursday after an election.
COMAR
33.11.04.03A(1)
Friday, November 8, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
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Precincts for Post-Election Verification & Audits
Deadline for the local boards to submit to the State
Administrator a list of the precincts selected for the post-
election verification and audits.
Within 3 days of selecting the precincts. COMAR 33.08.05.04
Monday, November 11, 2024 Veteran's Day State holiday. SBE and most local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10 am Provisional Ballot Canvass
Local boards of canvassers are required to begin the
canvass of provisional ballots.
10 am on the 2nd Wednesday after an election. COMAR 33.16.05.02
Friday, November 15, 2024 10 am Mail-in Ballot Deadline: Delivery by Mail
Deadline for the local boards to receive absentee ballots
by mail.
10 am on the 2nd Friday after an election provided
there is a proper postmark or date on voter's oath.
COMAR
33.11.03.08B(4)(a)
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Friday, November 15, 2024 Counting of Mail-in Ballots Ends
Local boards of canvassers finish counting mail-in ballots
unless the local boards have more ballots to count.
Before certifying the results of an election. COMAR 33.08.05.02A
Friday, November 15, 2024 Verification of Vote Count
Deadline for the local boards of canvassers to verify the
general election vote count.
Within 10 days after an election and before
certifying the results of an election.
EL § 11-308(a)
Friday, November 15, 2024 Post-Election Audit
Deadline for the local boards to complete various post-
election audits on randomly selected precincts and any
other identified precincts.
Before certifying the results of an election. SBE policy
Friday, November 15, 2024 Certification of the Election
Deadline for the local boards of canvassers to certify the
results of the general election.
After the verification of vote count is completed. EL § 11-308(b)
Friday, November 15, 2024 Transmittal of Results
Local boards of canvassers must transmit certified copies
of election results to the Governor, SBE, and appropriate
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
2nd Friday after an election or if canvass is
completed after that day, within 48 hours after
completion.
EL § 11-401(c)
Monday, November 18, 2024 Monday, November 18, 2024
COB Petition for Recount - Local Questions
Deadline to file a petition for a recount of the votes cast for
a local question on the ballot.
Within 3 days after the results of an election have
been certified.
EL § 12-103(d)
Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024
COB Petition for Recount - Local Offices
Deadline to file a petition for a recount of the votes cast for
a local office on the ballot.
Within 3 days after the results of an election have
been certified.
EL § 12-101(d)
Saturday, November 16, 2024 Monday, November 18, 2024
Voter Registration Reopens Voter registration reopens. 11th day after an election. EL § 3-302(a)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
11:59 pm Post-General Campaign Finance Report
Deadline to file the post-general election campaign finance
report.
On or before the 2nd Tuesday after a general
election.
EL § 13-309(a)(7)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Select Election Day Precincts for Manual Audit
Deadlline for the State Board to randomly select the
election day precincts for the manual audit.
Within 15 days of election day.
COMAR
33.08.05.09C(2)(c)
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Friday, November 29, 2024
American Indian Heritage Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Saturday, November 30, 2024 Monday, December 2, 2024
11:59 pm Title 14 Contribution Report
Deadline for disclosure of contributions by persons doing
business with Maryland government and/or employing a
lobbyist.
Report due every May 31 and November 30. EL § 14-104(b)(2)(ii)(2)
Friday, November 29, 2024
Certification of the Campaign Finance Reports
SBE shall certify to the official receiving the Commissions
of Election that all campaign finance reports due have
been filed.
Prior to the delivery of the Commissions of
Election. (For local offices, needs to be by first
Wednesday in December, when most local
executives are sworn.)
EL § 13-333(b)
Thursday, December 5, 2024 COB
Statewide Certification of Results
Deadline for the State Board of Canvassers to convene to
certify election results.
Within 30 days after an election. EL § 11-503(a)(1)(ii)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Certificate of Appointment of Electors
Deadline for the Governor to issue and transmit a
certificate of electors.
6 days before the meeting of the Presidential
electors.
EL § 11-601, 3 USC §
5
Friday, December 6, 2024
Delivery of Election Results
SBE shall deliver to the winners of the general election a
certified statement under its seal.
Prompt delivery. EL § 11-603(b)
Sunday, December 8, 2024
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COB Petition for Recount - State Questions
Deadline to file a petition for a recount of the votes cast for
a State question on the ballot.
Within 3 days after the results of an election have
been certified.
EL § 12-103(d)
Sunday, December 8, 2024
**
COB
Petition for Recount - State Offices
Deadline to file a petition for a recount of the votes cast for
a State office on the ballot.
Within 3 days after the results of an election have
been certified.
EL § 12-101(d)
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Meeting of the Presidential Electors
Official casting of votes by members of the Electoral
College.
1st Tuesday after the 2nd Wednesday in
December.
Executive proclamation
by President Biden
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Christmas State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day State holiday. SBE and local boards will be closed.
State Personnel &
Pensions Art., § 9-201
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Completion of Manual Audit
Deadline for the local boards to complete manual audit of
sample of paper ballots cast in the general election.
Within 120 days after the general election.
EL § 11-309(d)(2)
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Wednesday, March 19, 2025
**
Posting of Manual Audit Report Deadline for SBE to post report of manual audit. Within 14 days after completion of manual audit.
EL § 11-309(d)(4)
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