Maryland Leaders Cast Ballots as Election Day Arrives

Maryland Leaders Cast Ballots as State Heads to Tuesday’s General Election

Maryland’s top elected officials marked Election Day by casting their own ballots Tuesday, with some appearing at polling places in person and others confirming they had already voted early in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.

Gov. Wes Moore is running against Republican challenger Dan Cox for re-election in the Nov. 3 general election.

Van Hollen Votes at Kensington Middle School

Sen. Chris Van Hollen cast his ballot in person Tuesday morning at Silver Creek Middle School in Kensington, where he was joined by Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and Will Jawando, the Democratic nominee for Montgomery County executive. The gathering brought together three prominent Democrats at a single polling location in one of the state’s most populous counties, drawing attention to local races down the ballot alongside the statewide contest.

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Montgomery County, home to more than one million residents, often serves as a bellwether for statewide Democratic performance, and the presence of multiple high-profile officials at a county polling place reflects the region’s outsized influence in Maryland politics.

Moore and Peña-Melnyk Vote Early

Gov. Wes Moore, who is running against Republican challenger Dan Cox for re-election, opted to vote early in Annapolis on Oct. 23, according to Montgomery Community Media. Maryland House Speaker Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk also cast an early ballot and shared her voting status in a creative social media post ahead of the election.

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Early voting has become a standard feature of Maryland elections, with state law allowing voters to cast ballots at designated centers during a period before Election Day.

Polls Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday

Maryland’s general election takes place Tuesday, Nov. 3, with voters able to cast ballots at their assigned polling places from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots are also accepted if returned according to state deadlines, providing an alternative for voters unable to visit polling locations during voting hours.

2026 midterm elections: Making sure your vote counts in Maryland

Voters with questions about the voting process or their experience at the polls can visit the Maryland State Board of Elections Voters Service pages for official government information. Assistance is also available through the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683).

Some Maryland leaders voted in person on Election Day while others shared on social media how they voted early ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, when Maryland’s general election takes place.