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As the Maryland primary election approaches, we're here to help you stay informed about important voting information for all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote.
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Maryland Primary Election
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Polling centers will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Early voting: Thursday, May 2 through Thursday, May 9
Early voting locations will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including weekends.
Learn more at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/EarlyVoting
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☑️ Voter Registration: The last day to register in advance to vote or to change your voter information is Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Same-day voter registration will also be available at any voting location during early voting and on primary election day.
☑️ Polling Place Changes: In January, Calvert County voters in the Dunkirk, St. Leonard and Lusby areas were notified by mail of polling place changes. Confirm your polling location at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/PollingPlaces or through Maryland Voter Services.
☑️ Sample Ballots: Sample ballots were mailed to voters April 12, 2024. A sample ballot includes an example of the actual ballot the voter will receive. Voters are encouraged to research and fill out their sample ballot. Voters are allowed to bring their sample ballot with them when voting. View ALL certified ballots for the 2024 primary in Calvert County online.
☑️ Early Voting: Registered voters can vote early in person from Thursday, May 2 through Thursday, May 9, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including weekends, at the following locations:
- Community Resources Building, 30 Duke St. in Prince Frederick
- Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby
- Ward Farm Park Vote Center, 10455 Ward Road in Dunkirk
Check wait times before you go with the Early Voting Wait Time Dashboard.
☑️ Vote by Mail: To have a ballot mailed to you prior to election day, applications must be received (not just postmarked) by the Election Board by Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Requests for electronically-delivered ballots must be submitted by Friday, May 10; requests for in-person pickup of ballots may be made by Tuesday, May 14.
To complete an application online, visit vote.md.gov/NeedBallot or call the Calvert County Board of Elections at 410-535-2214.
☑️ Ballot Drop Boxes: voters may submit the completed ballot by mail using the included prepaid envelope or by placing it in one of the four secure drop boxes provided throughout the county, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until Tuesday, May 14, at 8 p.m.:
- Community Resources Building, 30 Duke St. in Prince Frederick
- Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby
- Calvert Library Fairview Branch, 8120 Southern Maryland Blvd. in Owings
- Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave. in Chesapeake Beach
☑️ Transportation: During the 2024 primary election in Calvert County residents have access to various transportation providers. Regularly scheduled public transportation service will be available during early voting and on primary election day. Visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/BusSchedules for fares, routes and schedules.
- Public Transportation provides point to point paratransit services upon request for qualifying seniors or disabled to all polling locations, except Plum Point Elementary. For more information, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/ParaTransit.
- The Office on Aging coordinates with Lifestyles, Inc. to provide point to point service for seniors and persons with disabilities at a sliding scale; please contact the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 for more information.
☑️ Preliminary Results: After all Maryland polls close, citizens can tune in to www.YouTube.com/CalvertCountyGov or Comcast channels 99 or 1070 to view preliminary results for state and local contests. All results are unofficial until all mail-in and provisional ballots have been canvassed and counted and results are certified by the Election Board.
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Where to Go for Voting Information
Know where to look for accurate, up-to-date voting information
👉 Website: www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Vote
Access a wealth of resources, news and information all designed to facilitate your participation in the democratic process.
👉 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/CalvertElectionBoard
Follow for continuous updates and reminders, straight from the source.
Stay informed, stay involved and let your voice be heard!
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