When is the 2026 General Election in St. Mary's County, Maryland?

The 2026 Maryland General Election takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM across all St. Mary's County precincts.

When is Early Voting for St. Mary's County in 2026?

Early voting in St. Mary's County runs from Thursday, October 22, 2026, through Thursday, October 29, 2026, daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, including weekend days.

How do St. Mary's County Commissioner elections work?

St. Mary's County has 5 County Commissioners. One President is elected at-large, and four members represent Districts 1 through 4. Although district commissioner candidates must live in their respective district, all registered voters across St. Mary's County vote in all 5 commissioner contests on their general election ballot.

Where can I vote early in St. Mary's County?

St. Mary's County provides three early voting centers: 1) Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department (24801 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood), 2) Great Mills High School (21130 Great Mills Rd, Great Mills), and 3) Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department (28165 Hills Club Rd, Mechanicsville).

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Arthur Ellis

Charles County, MarylandMaryland State Senator, District 28Committee: Arthur Ellis for Congress

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June 23, 2026 Primary Election Contender (Historic Archive)

Received 2,883 votes (2.9%) in the Democratic Primary Election. This candidate is not active on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot.

Maryland State Senator representing District 28 (Charles County) since 2019 and Democratic candidate for Congress in MD-05. CPA, U.S. Air Force veteran, and university educator championing Southern Maryland economic development, higher education access, and healthcare equity.

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Federal Transit Expansion & Southern Maryland Rail Connectivity

As State Senator and candidate for Congress, champions bringing federal passenger rail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from Prince George's and DC into Charles and Southern Maryland.

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"Southern Maryland has been marooned without rapid transit for too long. In Congress, I will leverage federal Department of Transportation grants to finally link our region with modern rail and transit connections."

Date: 2026-02-15View Source

Official Campaign Priorities

Bringing federal transit and rail infrastructure to Southern Maryland (including Light Rail/BRT)
Expanding federal investment in Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert community healthcare systems
Strengthening federal procurement opportunities for local minority and veteran-owned small businesses

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