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2024 is set to be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime. Voting is a sacred and fundamental right, and it’s one of the most important things you can do to defend our democracy. With early voting beginning today, I want to encourage residents to have their voting plan in place. As we’ve seen time and again in Montgomery County, every single vote matters. Make your voice count and make a plan to cast your ballot.
Early voting begins today
Early voting begins today, Oct. 24, and runs through Thursday, Oct. 31. You can find an early voting location near you in Montgomery County on the Montgomery County Board of Elections’ website. Early voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., including over the weekend. Remember: Any person that is registered to vote can vote during early voting. Not registered to vote? All eligible voters can register to vote at an early voting center and participate in early voting.
Vote by mail!
Voting by mail is a great option for many residents due to its convenience and accessibility, including for military voters and voters who reside outside the U.S. To vote by mail, you must request a mail-in ballot. Interested in voting by mail? The deadline for registered voters to request a mail-in ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Request a mail-in ballot by the Oct. 29 deadline!
Mail-in ballots can be placed into one of the Board of Elections’ 58 official drop boxes throughout the County, returned by mail or delivered to the Montgomery County Board of Elections Office prior to 8 p.m. on Election Day (Nov. 5). Mail-in ballots must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, and the oath on the postage-paid return envelope must be signed in order to be counted. Visit the voter look-up website to verify if your request for a mail-in ballot was received and to check the status of your mail-in ballot.
Voter information and finding your polling place
All eligible Maryland residents may register to vote at a polling place during early voting and on Election Day for the General Election. If you are already registered to vote in Maryland, you can check your voter registration by visiting Voter Lookup (maryland.gov) or texting CHECK to 77788.
Planning to vote in-person on Election Day (Nov. 5)? Find your designated polling place.
If you have a disability or require voting assistance, please inform an election poll worker or notify the Montgomery County Board of Elections immediately at: 240-777-8500, MD Relay: 711 or by email elections@montgomerycountymd.gov.
2024 Presidential General Election Canvass
The canvass of mail-in ballots for the 2024 Presidential General Election began on Oct. 15 at the Montgomery College Germantown Bioscience Education Center, located at 20200 Observation Drive. Members of the public can observe the canvass process in-person or virtually. View the schedule of canvass sessions, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and livestream information.
Additional voter information can be found on the Montgomery County Board of Elections’ website.
See you at the polls!
Constituent Services
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