MARYLAND, USA — On Nov. 5, voters across the country will head to the polls to make their voices heard in races that will decide the political agenda of our country, from the next president of the United States to senators, representatives and myriad local seats as well as constitutional amendments and ballot initiatives/questions.
Polls will be open in Maryland from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can track results once polls close here, with live coverage all evening on our free streaming app, WUSA9+
If you have voted in Maryland before, you do not need to provide an ID to vote. However, if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide a copy of your ID when you registered, you may need to bring ID. See acceptable forms of ID here.
Here are some helpful links for voters before you head out to the polls:
To help you prepare before you cast a ballot, we've broken down what you can expect to see if you're registered in Maryland. We'll start with statewide races that will be on all ballots, and then narrow it down to county-by-county. You can see the full DMV voter guide here.
MARYLAND STATEWIDE
President
- Kamala Harris/Tim Walz (Dem)
- Donald Trump/J.D. Vance (Rep)
- Chase Oliver/Mike ter Maat (Libertarian)
- Jill Stein/Rudolph Ware (Green)
- Robert Kennedy Jr./ Nicole Shanahan (Independent)
U.S. Senator
- Angela Alsobrooks (Dem)
- Larry Hogan (Rep)
- Mike Scott (Libertarian)
Amendments
MD Question 1: Constitutional Amendment ─ Right to Reproductive Freedom
The proposed amendment confirms an individual's fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including but not limited to the ability to make and effectuate decisions to prevent, continue, or end the individual's pregnancy, and provides the State may not, directly or indirectly, deny, burden, or abridge, the right unless justified by a compelling State interest achieved by the least restrictive means.
MARYLAND COUNTY-BY-COUNTY
Allegany County
U.S. Congress: District 6
- April McClain Delaney (Dem)
- Neil C. Parrott (Rep)
Board of Education
- Crystal Bender
- Tammy Fraley
- Max Green
- Gerry LaFemina
Cumberland City Council
- Eugene Thomas Frazier
- Brian Richard Lepley
- Laurie Peskin Marchini
- D.A. Tinnen
- Simeon Leonard Younger
Calvert County
U.S. Congress: District 5
- Steny Hoyer (Dem)
- Michelle Talkington (Rep)
Board of Education: District 1
- Joseph Marchio
- Mike Shisler
Board of Education: District 2
- Paul Harrison
- Antoine White
Board of Education: District 3
- Jeanette Flaim
- Melissa Goshorn
Charles County
U.S. Congress: District 5
- Steny Hoyer (Dem)
- Michelle Talkington (Rep)
Board of Education: At-Large
- Michael "Mike" Lukas
- Letonya Smith
Question A: County Charter Adoption Referendum Proposal to Change form of County Government
A proposal to adopt the Charter as proposed by the Charles County Charter Board which would change the form of Charles County Government from Code Home Rule to a Charter form of Government. Voting “For the Charter” would adopt the Charter and change the form of Charles County Government. Voting “Against the Charter” would keep the current Code Home Rule form of government.
Frederick County
U.S. Congress: District 6
- April McClain Delaney (Dem)
- Neil C. Parrott (Rep)
Board of Education
- Colt Morningstar Black
- Josh Bokee
- Jaime Kierstan Brennan
- Veronica D. Lowe
- Janie Monier
- Chad King Wilson, Sr.
Montgomery County
U.S. Congress: District 4
- Glenn F. Ivey (Dem)
- George McDermott (Rep)
U.S. Congress: District 6
- April McClain Delaney (Dem)
- Neil C. Parrott (Rep)
U.S. Congress: District 8
- Jamie Raskin (Dem)
- Cheryl Riley (Rep)
- Nancy Wallace (Green)
Board of Education: At-Large
- Lynne Harris
- Rita Montoya
Board of Education: District 2
- Brenda M. Diaz
- Natalie Zimmerman
Board of Education: District 4
- Shebra Evans
- Laura M. Stewart
Question A: Charter Amendment by Petition County Executive – Term Limit Reduction from Three to Two Consecutive Terms
Amend Section 202 of the County Charter to decrease the term limit that applies to the County Executive from the current three consecutive terms to two consecutive terms. The decreased limit would apply to anyone who already has served two consecutive terms as of December 2026.
Prince George's County
U.S. Congress: District 4
- Glenn F. Ivey (Dem)
- George McDermott (Rep)
U.S. Congress: District 5
- Steny Hoyer (Dem)
- Michelle Talkington (Rep)
Council: At-Large
- Jolene Ivey (Dem)
- Michael Riker (Rep)
Board of Education: District 1
- Tiffini Andorful
- Donna S. Barriteau
Board of Education: District 5
- Robin Brown
- Zipporah Miller
Board of Education: District 7
- Kenneth Harris, II
- Phelton C. Moss
Board of Education: District 8
- Zakyia Goins-McCants
- Angela Jones
Question A: County Buildings Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $96,720,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of County Buildings, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question B: Library Facilities Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $17,284,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Library Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question C: Community College Facilities Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $194,380,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Community College Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question D: Public Works and Transportation Facilities Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $311,873,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Public Works and Transportation Facilities (including roads and bridges, parking lots, and maintenance facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question E: Public Safety Facilities Bonds
An act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $40,205,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Public Safety Facilities (including Fire Department Facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, as defined therein.
Question F: Charter Amendment - Agency Staffing Levels
To provide that during any fiscal year, no agency of County government may exceed the number of positions for that agency as approved in the operating budget without the prior approval of the Council.
St. Mary's County
U.S. Congress: District 5
- Steny Hoyer (Dem)
- Michelle Talkington (Rep)
Board of Education: At-Large
- Brandie M. Edelen
- Josh Guy
Board of Education: District 2
- Cathy Allen
- Elena Brewer
Board of Education: District 4
- David C. Drys
- Mary M. Washington
Washington County
U.S. Congress: District 6
- April McClain Delaney (Dem)
- Neil C. Parrott (Rep)
Hagerstown Mayor
- Bill McIntire
- Stephen S. Schutte
Hagerstown Council
- Kristin B. Aleshire
- Caroline Anderson
- Erika T. Bell
- Mark Bell
- Tiara R. Burnett
- Sean Flaherty
- Stacy L. Michael
- Rich Owens
- Peter E. Perini, Sr.
- Matthew J. Schindler
Board of Education
- Victoria Beachley
- Pieter Bickford
- Charles A. Burkett
- Ashley McCusker
- Robin Merchant Spickler
- Stan Stouffer
- Melissa Williams
- April Ann Zentmeyer