Maryland’s Online Voter Registration Deadline Is Tonight: What to Check

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Maryland residents who want to register to vote online before the general election should complete the process by 11:59 p.m. tonight, October 13th. The State Board of Elections identifies today as the advance deadline for online and mail registration ahead of the November 3rd election.

The state’s Election Day guidance says an online application must be finished by 11:59 p.m., and recommends starting no later than 11:50 p.m. Give yourself more time if possible. The midnight deadline applies to the online system; residents using an election office should check that office’s hours directly.

Already registered? Use the official voter-information lookup to review your record, including your name and address. The state’s election hub also links to sample ballots, polling-place information, and local election boards. Checking the record now can help identify an address or other detail that needs attention.

For applications sent by mail, the state’s 2026 election guide says they must be postmarked on or before October 13th. Online registration and requesting a mail-in ballot are separate steps, so do not assume completing one also completes the other.

Missing today’s advance deadline does not eliminate every opportunity to register. Eligible residents can register in person during early voting or on Election Day. The State Board says to bring proof of residency, such as an MVA-issued license or ID, or an accepted document showing your name and address.

Early voting runs October 22nd–29th, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, with the same polling hours. Use an early voting center in the county where you live, or your assigned Election Day polling place. Consult the official registration guidance if you have questions about eligibility or acceptable documents.

The practical next step is simple: check your status through Maryland’s official election website, complete any needed online application before the deadline, and save your voting plan. Follow PowerPage’s local coverage for additional Baltimore-area public-service information.