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).

Voter Education & Civic Guide

St. Mary's County 2026 Voter Guide

Everything you need to cast your ballot confidently in the November 3, 2026 general election, including early voting centers, 24/7 drop box locations, and local district rules.

Critical 2026 Maryland Election Deadlines

Registration Deadline

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

Online by 11:59 PM or postmarked by Oct 13. (Same-day registration also available during Early Voting with proof of residency).

Early Voting Window

Oct 22 – Oct 29, 2026

Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day including Saturday and Sunday at all 3 county early voting centers.

Mail-in Request Deadline

Friday, Oct 30, 2026

Deadline to request a mail-in ballot online or by paper application for delivery.

General Election Day

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Polls open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at your assigned precinct polling location.

How County Commissioners Are Elected

St. Mary's County is governed by five County Commissioners: one President (elected at-large) and four Commissioners representing Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Key Rule: While district commissioner candidates must live inside their respective geographic district (1 through 4), all registered voters in St. Mary's County vote in all 5 commissioner contests! You will see all commissioner races on your ballot regardless of where you live in the county.

Legislative District 29 Breakdown

St. Mary's County is represented in Annapolis by Maryland Legislative District 29:

Senate District 29: Covers all of St. Mary's County and the southern portion of Calvert County.
House District 29A: Northern St. Mary's (Charlotte Hall, Mechanicsville).
House District 29B: Lexington Park, Great Mills, and NAS Pax River area.
House District 29C: Leonardtown, Hollywood, and southern Calvert County.

St. Mary's County Early Voting Centers (Oct 22 – Oct 29, 2026)

Any registered voter in St. Mary's County can vote at ANY of these three early voting locations from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department (Main Hall)

24801 Three Notch Road

Hollywood, MD 20636

Centrally located with large parking lot; accessible for all voters.

Open 7 AM – 8 PM Daily

Great Mills High School (Auxiliary Gym)

21130 Great Mills Road

Great Mills, MD 20634

Serving southern county and Lexington Park base corridor.

Open 7 AM – 8 PM Daily

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department

28165 Hills Club Road

Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Convenient for northern St. Mary's County and Charlotte Hall voters.

Open 7 AM – 8 PM Daily

Official 24/7 Secure Ballot Drop Boxes

Under 24/7 video surveillance. Ballots must be placed in a drop box before 8:00 PM on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

St. Mary's County Board of Elections

23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD

Lexington Park Library

21677 FDR Boulevard, Lexington Park, MD

Charlotte Hall Library

37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall, MD

Hollywood Firehouse Early Voting Site

24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD

Great Mills High School Early Voting Site

21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, MD

Official Maryland State Board of Elections Tools

Verify your voter registration status, find your Election Day assigned precinct polling place, or download your personalized official sample ballot.

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Local Board of Elections Contact

St. Mary's County Board of Elections

23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650

P.O. Box 197, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Phone: (301) 475-4200 ext. 1625

Email: elections@stmaryscountymd.gov