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 Firehouse (24801 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood), 2) Bay District Firehouse (46900 S. Shangri-La Dr, Lexington Park), and 3) Mechanicsville Firehouse (28165 Hills Club Rd, Mechanicsville).

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DemocraticDid Not Advance to General ElectionDemocratic Primary• U.S. House of Representatives - Maryland District 5

Rushern L. Baker, III

Greenbelt (Prince George's County), MarylandCandidate for U.S. House of Representatives, MD-05Committee: Rushern Baker for Congress(240) 650-8732

Did Not Advance to General Election • Historic Primary ArchiveNot on Nov 3 Ballot

Competed in the June 23, 2026 Democratic Primary Election and received 10,588 votes (10.5%). This candidate did not win the party nomination and will NOT appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot.

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Former two-term Prince George's County Executive (2010-2018), former Maryland State Delegate, and Democratic candidate for MD-05. Accomplished executive leader with a proven record of economic revitalization, public education investment, and violent crime reduction.

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NAS Pax River & Defense Tech EconomyVerified Public Record

Regional Economic Development & Federal Facility Protection

Leverages his executive experience as Prince George's County Executive to build a regional coalition protecting federal installations across MD-05, including NAS Pax River and Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center.

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"MD-05 is home to the finest federal research and defense facilities in the world. As your Congressman, I will defend federal workers, expand defense research appropriations, and deliver good-paying union jobs."

Date: 2026-02-26View Source

Official Campaign Priorities

Delivering federal resources for regional transportation, transit expansion, and bridge infrastructure
Rebuilding the middle class through federal support for union jobs, apprenticeships, and green energy
Strengthening federal voting rights, healthcare affordability, and criminal justice reform

Rushern L. Baker, III

Verified Policy Stances & Platform

Regional Economic Development & Federal Facility Protection

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