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“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Vote in Maryland's Primary Election!
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Important 2026 Deadlines For Maryland Voters:
​​Election Day is Tuesday, June 23rd
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Early Voting runs from Thursday, June 11th to Thursday, June 18th, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at select locations in each County
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In-person on Election Day, June 23rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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This is an important election year for our state. On top of everything that is happening nationally, our Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, and the ENTIRE General Assembly are up for election. The Primary Election is where the candidate for the general election is chosen by the members of the party. You must be registered to a Political Party in order to vote in the primaries.
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UULM-MD is a non-partisan nonprofit. While we won't endorse candidates, we do suggest you learn everything you can before you head to the polling place. You can learn more about WHO and WHAT is on the ballot at ballotpedia.org and Vote411.org.
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For more details: State-Specific Election Information
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​Important 2026 Deadlines For Election Day!
​Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd
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Early Voting runs from October 22nd to October 29th- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at select locations in each County
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In-person on Election Day, November 3rd- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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For more details: State-Specific Election Information
Voter Registration:
Check Your Voter Registration Status Here.
Deadline: October 13th
However, You can Register In-Person at your Polling Place
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Do You Have a Plan To Vote?
As people of faith, we understand that voting is not just a civic duty but a nearly sacred act, a way to express our values, advocate for justice, and uphold the dignity of all.
Early Voting:
Designated early voting centers will be open from October 22 through October 29th 2026, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
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Find your early voting center here:
Election Day:​
All polling places will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on November 3.
Do you know where your polling place is located?
Find Your Polling Place Here:
By Mail:
Anyone can now vote by mail without an excuse for not showing up in person. You must request a Mail In Ballot by October 30th.
Request a Mail In Ballot Here:
Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)
No Excuse Required - Anyone may request an absentee/mail-in ballot without providing a reason. the State Board of Elections has sent out applications for a mail-in ballot to all registered voters.
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Mail-in Ballot Requests
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By Mail from your local county board of elections
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Fax (form to your county Board of Elections)
Must be received by the Board of Elections by November 3, 2026​.
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Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)
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Complete your Ballot
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Sign It, Seal It, Send It
Return your Ballot
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US Post Office
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in a designated drop box by 8 pm on November 3, 2026.
In-Person Voting
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Dates and Times - October 22 through October 29, 2026, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
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You may vote early at any early voting center in your jurisdiction of residence (en espanol).
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Vote on General Election Day (November 3, 2026)
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Times - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Election Day polling centers
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Accessible Voting - All of the early voting centers in Maryland are accessible to voters with disabilities.
Postcarding for Democracy in Maryland
Over the next few months, UULM-MD will continue to work with the statewide UU Democracy in Action coalition. Established in 2024, the Coalition meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Participants have found it a beneficial way to connect with other UU democracy leaders across Maryland, share ideas and resource materials, and collaborate on get-out-the-vote activities.
Planning is underway for repeating our successful 2024 postcard campaign in which UU congregations wrote specially-designed postcards to newly registered young adults to encourage them to vote in the statewide election, as well as other activities.
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Our UU efforts are stronger when we support one another and work together, so please join us! If you'd like to get call-in details for the next Coalition meeting on June 11th, please contact Emily Untermeyer at rockvilledemocracy@gmail.com.
Back By Popular Demand!!
Please Contact Emily Untermeyer if you (or your congregation) are interested in getting a sign.
Protect Democracy - 2026 Elections
This November, democracy is on the ballot in the national election, and the Unitarian Universalist Association's UU the Vote campaign will be active in organizing this effort around the country. And again, UULM-MD will be partnering with the Virginia UU State Action Network, the Reeb Project for Voting Rights of All Souls Church, UUs for Social Justice (UUSJ), and UU the Vote to coordinate the efforts of UU congregations and individuals in the region.
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This year, Maryland's Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller are all up for re-election, as well as every member of our General Assembly. Over the past year, we have see how important these offices are in passing laws and protecting our state.
UULM-MD will be taking the lead in organizing statewide to get Marylanders out to vote. Stay tuned for our UU the Vote efforts and step up to make your views heard.
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Our "Democracy" pages of this website contain many resources for you and your congregation, including:
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State-specific election information (MD, PA, VA, WV and DE)
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School Board races (important for book bans and LGBTQ+ issues)
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Circuit Court Judges (important for criminal justice issues)
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We even have special pages to help UUs "vote your values" and talk to others about issues in ways that reflect our faith's values. This is important since election outreach gives us opportunities to engage in relational organizing, doing deeper dives about our shared values and building community. After developing these skills with people we know, we can then reach out beyond our circle of family and friends to engage potential voters (e.g. using lists provided by movement partners such as  VoteForward, Reclaim Our vote, or State Voices).
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In addition, we created videos available to the public about voting that you can access in a YouTube playlist called Your Vote Matters. While they date from 2020, the information they provide is just as relevant today.
​
Thanks for doing your part in governing!
Take Action
“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Vote in Maryland's Primaries!
​
While as a non-partisan, nonprofit, we aren't going to tell you who to vote for.
Here are Important 2026 Deadlines For Maryland Voters:
​
Election Day is Tuesday, June 23rd
​​
-
Early Voting runs from June 11th to June 18th 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at select locations in each County
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In-person on Election Day, June 23rd- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Deadline to request a Mail-In Ballot is Tuesday, June 16th if you would like your ballot mailed to you. Or June 19th. (Please note: The USPS is not guaranteeing same-day postmarks. However, you can also drop your mail-in ballot in an election Drop Box.
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For more details: State-Specific Election Information
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Voter Registration:
Check Your Voter Registration Status Here.
Deadline: October 13th
BUT, You can Register In-Person at your Polling Place
​​
Vote in Maryland's Election!
​
Important 2026 Deadlines For Maryland Voters:
​
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd
​​
-
Early Voting runs from October 22nd to October 29th- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at select locations in each County
-
In-person on Election Day, November 3rd- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
​​
For more details: State-Specific Election Information
​
Do You Have a Plan To Vote?
As people of faith, we understand that voting is not just a civic duty but a nearly sacred act, a way to express our values, advocate for justice, and uphold the dignity of all.
Early Voting:
Designated early voting centers will be open from October 24 through October 31st 2024, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
​
Find your early voting center here:
Election Day:​
All polling places will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on November 5.
Do you know where your polling place is located?
Find Your Polling Place Here:
By Mail:
Anyone can now vote by mail without an excuse for not showing up in person. You must request a Mail In Ballot by October 30th.
Request a Mail In Ballot Here:
Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)
No Excuse Required - Anyone may request an absentee/mail-in ballot without providing a reason. the State Board of Elections has sent out applications for a mail-in ballot to all registered voters.
​
Mail-in Ballot Requests
-
By Mail from your local county board of elections
-
Fax (form to your county Board of Elections)
Must be received by the Board of Elections by October 29, 2024​
​
Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)
-
Complete your Ballot
-
Sign It, Seal It, Send It
Return your Ballot
-
US Post Office
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in a designated drop box by 8 pm on November 3rd, 2024.
Please NOTE: the USPS is not guaranteeing same day postmarks.
In-Person Voting
-
-
Dates and Times - October 24 through October 31, 2024, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
-
You may vote early at any early voting center in your jurisdiction of residence (en espanol).
-
​
-
Vote on General Election Day (November 5, 2024)
-
Times - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
-
Election Day polling centers
​
-
Accessible Voting - All of the early voting centers in Maryland are accessible to voters with disabilities.
Postcarding for Democracy in Maryland
Protect Democracy - 2026 Elections
This November, democracy is on the ballot in the national election, and the Unitarian Universalist Association's UU the Vote campaign will be active in organizing this effort around the country. And again, UULM-MD will be partnering with the Virginia UU State Action Network, the Reeb Project for Voting Rights of All Souls Church, UUs for Social Justice (UUSJ), and UU the Vote to coordinate the efforts of UU congregations and individuals in the region.
​​​
This year, Maryland's Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller are all up for re-election, as well as every member of our General Assembly. Over the past year, we have see how important these offices are in passing laws and protecting our state.
UULM-MD will be taking the lead in organizing statewide to get Marylanders out to vote. Stay tuned for our UU the Vote efforts and step up to make your views heard.
​
Our "Democracy" pages of this website contain many resources for you and your congregation, including:
-
State-specific election information (MD, PA, VA, WV and DE)
-
School Board races (important for book bans and LGBTQ+ issues)
-
Circuit Court Judges (important for criminal justice issues)
​
We even have special pages to help UUs "vote your values" and talk to others about issues in ways that reflect our faith's values. This is important since election outreach gives us opportunities to engage in relational organizing, doing deeper dives about our shared values and building community. After developing these skills with people we know, we can then reach out beyond our circle of family and friends to engage potential voters (e.g. using lists provided by movement partners such as  VoteForward, Reclaim Our vote, or State Voices).
​
In addition, we created videos available to the public about voting that you can access in a YouTube playlist called Your Vote Matters. While they date from 2020, the information they provide is just as relevant today.
​
Thanks for doing your part in governing!
