Washington County, Maryland: 2026 ballot
County, city, school and local races and measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Washington County. Statewide, legislative and congressional races are on the Maryland page; which districts you're in depends on your address.
Not sure how to decide? Who should I vote for in Washington County? Our nonpartisan guide →
Registering to vote
Not registered yet? You can still register and vote on Election Day in Maryland. You'll register in person and will usually need ID and proof of where you live. Where to go (your polling place, a vote center or the election office) depends on your county.
Key dates after you vote in Maryland
- Mail ballots sent by mail must arrive by Nov 13 (ballots arriving after Election Day must meet the state's postmark rules).
- Mail ballots returned in person are due by Nov 3.
- If there's a problem with your mail ballot (a missing signature, for example), you can fix it until Nov 13.
- Results are certified by counties by Nov 13 and by the state by Dec 3. Until then, results are unofficial.
Who holds office now: Washington County's elected officials: commissioners, sheriff and county officers, school board, mayors and city councils.
Ballots cast so far
22,594 ballots cast in Washington County as of Nov 7: 13,112 early in person and 9,482 by mail. 2,803 mail ballots have been sent out but not yet returned.
| Voters' registered party | Early | By mail | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 6,491 | 2,694 | 9,185 |
| Democratic | 4,603 | 5,056 | 9,659 |
| Unaffiliated and other parties | 2,018 | 1,732 | 3,750 |
Courts
County
School board & local
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