Voting Rights in Maryland

You have the right to vote in a Maryland election if:

You are a citizen of the United States;

ü You are a resident of the State of Maryland;

ü You will be at least 18 years of age before the next General Election; and

ü You are a registered voter

As a registered voter in the State of Maryland, you have the right to:

ü Vote and have your vote be accurately counted;

ü Cast a ballot secretly and independently at a polling place;

ü Have voting be as convenient and accessible as possible;

ü Vote if you are in line at your polling place at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day;

ü Ask for and receive assistance and instructions for voting;

ü Cast a provisional ballot if your eligibility to vote is questioned;

ü Vote in a polling place free from discrimination, intimidation, threats or coercion;

ü Have your vote counted and, if necessary, recounted using a uniform and statewide standard; and

ü Have complaints about an alleged voting rights violation resolved fairly, accurately, and efficiently

Under State and federal law, a voter shall not willfully and knowingly:

ü Impersonate another person in order to vote or attempt to vote

ü Vote or attempting to vote under a false name

ü Vote or attempt to vote more than once in the same election

ü Influence or attempt to influence a voter’s voting decision through the use of force, threat, menace, intimidation, bribery, reward, or offer of reward

If you believe that your right to vote has been violated, please contact:

Maryland State Board of Elections

P.O. Box 6486

151 West Street, Suite 200

Annapolis MD 21401-0486

(410) 269-2840 (800) 222-8683

MD Relay Service (800) 735-2258