Maryland residents who want to register to vote in the November 3 general election, to change their party affiliation or update an address have until the end of the day on Tuesday, October 13 to do so with election officials. That can be done online through the Maryland State Board of Elections at https://www.elections.maryland.gov/ or in person at local elections offices.
The Washington County Election Center is located at 17718 Virginia Avenue in Hagerstown. They can be reached by phone at 240-313-2050. Their website is https://washingtoncountymdvotes.gov/
Where to vote
Early voting in Maryland begins on Thursday, October 22 and runs through Thursday, October 29 ahead of the November 3 general election. Early voting in Washington County will take place at select centers from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. County residents can cast an early ballot at any of these locations, regardless of where they live in the county.
Four Early Voting centers will operate in Washington County – at the Boonsboro American Legion, Clear Springs American Legion, Washington County Election Center and Washington County Free Library.
Voting in person at local precincts will take place on Tuesday, November 3. The polling place in Hancock is at Hancock Middle-Senior High School. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mail-in ballots
Registered voters can request a mailed or faxed mail-in ballot through Tuesday, October 27. Registered voters can request an electronic mail-in ballot through Friday, October 30. Registered voters can request a mail-in ballot in person at a local election board on Election Day.
All mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in an election drop box by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3 – General Election Day.
