2018 Early Voting Dates and Times
Thursday, June 14, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. to Thursday, June 21, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
General Early Voting Dates
Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. to Thursday, November 1, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2018 Election Day Dates and Times
Primary Election Day
Tuesday June 26th, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
General Election Day
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m
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Maryland State Board Of Elections- 2018 Primary Election: Changes to Democratic Candidates for Governor- Notice Plan
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE DEMOCRATIC CONTEST FOR GOVERNOR AND LT. GOVERNOR (Click Here)
Visit the State Board of Elections' website (Click Here) for information about the Democratic candidates for Governor.
2018 Early Voting Centers Offers Same Day Voter Registration at 11 sites - To view the locations Click Here
"Did You Know?"- A behind the scenes look at the Montgomery County Board of Elections (Click Here)
Official Voter Guide and Sample Ballot (Click Here)
- Register to Vote Online
- Register to Vote by Paper
- Polling Place Lookup
- Voter Lookup and Ballot Information
- County Election Districts and Precincts
- Voting Rights for 17 Year Olds
- Voter Registration Frequently Asked Questions
- Become a Voter Registrar
List Maintenance Presentation
MONTGOMERY COUNTY LIST MAINTENANCE
Voters may go to any early voting site in Montgomery County and cast a ballot. Early voting results are tallied on Election Night, just like votes cast on Election Day. If you vote early, you may not vote by mail or on Election Day.
- Primary Early Voting Dates: Thursday, June 14, 2018, 10:00am - 8:00pm to Thursday, June 21, 2018, 10:00am - 8:00pm
- General Early Voting Dates: Thursday, October 25, 2018, 10:00am - 8:00pm to Thursday, November 1, 2018, 10:00am - 8:00pm
- 2018 Early Voting Centers approved by the State Board of Elections
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The Montgomery County Board of Election needs Election Workers! To find out more about becoming an Election Worker, select a link below.
- What Is An Election Worker?
- Qualifications
- ADA Statement
- Bilingual Election Workers and the Voting Rights Act
- Election Worker Code of Conduct
- Election Worker Positions
- Training Overview
- Election Worker - Frequently Asked Questions
- Application (New Applicants Only)
Learn more about becoming an election worker by watching the What it Takes to be an Election Judge video clip aired on County Cable Montgomery's The Bottom Line.
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Future Vote - Frequently Asked Questions
In 2004 the Montgomery County Board of Elections launched the Future Vote (FV) Initiative pilot. Future Vote’s intent is to increase current and future voter knowledge, educate and strengthen ties related to civic participation for Montgomery County’s youth and families by actively providing an opportunity for civic duty, community involvement, and emphasizing the importance of preserving participatory democracy.
Student Election Aides dispense voting-related literature, pick up trash, indicate restrooms and polling-room exits and help voters in wheelchairs. Student Election Aides are required to be sensitive and polite with all voters, including those with special needs and, if possible, provide information and /or assistance in a second language or in American Sign Language.
On Election Day students serve a 4-hour shift and are placed in precincts determined by their parents/guardians. At their assigned precinct, participants assist with pre-Election Day preparations to broaden their voting experience and knowledge in all facets of Election Day preparation, coordination and implementation.
- Mandatory Training: 1 hour (Dates listed during online registration and parent/guardian participation mandatory.)
- Monday Evening Precinct Set-up (6:30PM-7:30/8:30PM) Monday, June 25, 2018 & Monday, November 5, 2018: 1-2 hour : Parent/guardian and student participation mandatory for student to serve on Election Day; NO exceptions)
- Election Day Service Tuesday, June 26, 2018 & Tuesday, Novemeber 6, 2018: one 4 hour shift; student only
- Shift I: 6AM-10AM
- Shift II: 11AM-3PM
- Shift III: 5PM-9PM
- Uphold integrity of elections
- Set up the polling place as directed by Chief Judge
- Assist voters as directed by the Chief Judge
- Greet voters, clearly, articulately, offer assistance and/or voter information such as sample ballots
- Be aware of and offer suggestions for voters having difficulty with standing
- Provide voters with verbal direction to place cards in box
- Repackaging of cabling and equipment accessories
- Inform voters of the following prohibited activities
- Smoking
- Talking on cellular phones
- Taking photos and/or video recordings of voters voting
- Handing out partisan literature and/or expressing partisan opinions
- Pets (“Service animals are permitted!”)
All Student Election Aides and a Parent/Guardian must attend a 1-hour mandatory training to participate; even returning Future Vote volunteers.
No! Student Election Aides earn Student Service Learning Credits (SSL) for service. Documentation of all service performed will be sent via e-mail after the election is certified. Students must submit the service form to the SSL Coordinator at school. Future Vote has been pre-approved by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center and MCPS. Alternate forms may be submitted for approval by students not enrolled in MCPS.
- Mandatory Training: 1 hour = 1 SSL
- Monday evening precinct set-up (6:30PM-7:30/8:30PM): 1-2 hour(s)= 1-2 SSL
- Election Day Service: 4 hours = 4 SSL
- Parent/guardian must apply on-line
- 6th-12th grade student enrolled in school located in Montgomery County, MD
- Program available to all students within a public, private, independent, religious, or home-school setting
- Election Day student volunteers do not need to be a U.S. citizen to participate
- Students, 16 years and older, are encouraged to serve as an Election Judge. Individuals need to be U.S. Citizens and registered to vote in Maryland. If interested, please email Dr. Zelaya to receive an Election Judge Application and a Voter Registration Application ( [email protected]).
Register your child(ren) at the following link: https://www4.montgomerycountymd.gov/BoardOfElections/registerGuardianFv.seam
- Make sure you are using the most recent version of your browser.
- If you are using an outdated version, please upgrade and refresh your browser.
- If you encounter problems with one browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) try an alternate such as Google Chrome or Firefox.
- Certain mobile devices may require you to enable cookies.
- Open Internet Explorer for the desktop, click Tools, and then click Compatibility View settings;
- In the Compatibility View Settings box, add the problematic website URL, and then click Add.
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Voters may complete an Absentee Application from the State of Maryland Board of Elections website.
Additional Absentee Voting links are provided below:
New Voting System
Upcoming Outreach Events
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For information on upcoming agendas, please visit the Board's agenda page
Actions Taken by Board
May 21, 2018: The Board voted to have staff contact the Post Office to determine if it was possible to hold the sample ballot mailing until the Maryland State Board of Elections provides further information regarding the Maryland Governor's contest. The Board also voted to return Precinct 04-30 to St. Elizabeth Catholic School for the 2018 Gubernatorial General Election pending approval by the Maryland State Board of Elections.
April 16, 2018: The Board voted to move Precinct 04-30 from Richard Montgomery HS to B'nai Israel Congregation for the 2018 Gubernatorial Elections pending approval by the Maryland State Board of Elections.
On April 24, 2018, this request was denied by the Maryland State Board of Elections.
April 11, 2018: The Board voted to move Precinct 04-18 from Tilden Center to Tilden Middle School.
March 19, 2018: The Board did not adopt any changes in administrative policy.
February 26, 2018: The Board approved a budget reallocation to increase the advertising budget by $8,220 for a total of $28,256. The Board then approved the following advertising budget for the Gubernatorial Primary Election:
- Comcast $8,376
- Radio America $3,000
- Washington Chinese News $1,500
- Korea Times $500
- Telemundo $3,500
- Washington Post
- El Tiempo Latino $744
- Express Newsletter $636
- Living Local $1,000
- Facebook $2,000
- WMAL $2,500
- WPGC $2,000
- iHeart Media (WASH) $2,500
January 22, 2018: There were no actions taken by the Board; action was deferred on polling place changes and advertising allocation until February to allow for additional review. The Board did express interest in moving Precinct 13-46 from Bauer Drive Community Center to English Manor MCPS Administrative Building; staff was requested to obtain additional information from the Montgomery County Public School System prior to a formal decision being made.
November 20, 2017: The Board approved new legal descriptions for Precincts 13-67 and 13-68. In addition, the Board approved the following polling place changes for the 2018 Gubernatorial Elections.
- Precinct 02-06: from Clarksburg HS to Hallie Wells MS
- Precinct 02-08: from Clarksburg ES to Clarksburg HS
- Precincts 09-09/12-04: from Lois P Rockwell ES to Cedar Grove ES
- Precinct 04-01: from Maryvale ES to Rockville HS
- Precinct 04-17: from Luxmanor ES to Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center
- Precincts 04-27/04-38: from Meadow Hall ES to Twinbrook Recreation Center
- Precinct 05-05: from Springbrook HS to Burnt Mills ES
- Precinct 05-15: from Cloverly ES to St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Center
- Precinct 06-08: from Stone Mill ES to Nancy Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
- Precinct 07-19: from North Bethesda MS to Wyngate ES
- Precinct 07-20: from Ashburton ES to Davis Library
- Precinct 08-01: from Olney ES to St. Peter's Parish
- Precinct 08-10: from Olney Swim Center to William H. Farquhar MS
- Precinct 09-03: from Thurgood Marshall ES to Brown Station ES
- Precinct 09-09: from Whetstone ES to Covenant United Methodist Church
- Precinct 09-40: from The Retreat at Crown West to Izaak Walton League of America
- Precinct 10-02: from Potomac ES to Potomac Presbyterian Church
- Precinct 10-06: from Herbert Hoover MS to Wayside ES
- Precinct 13-46: from Lucy V. Barnsley ES to Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
- Precinct 13-38: from Kensington-Parkwood ES to Cedar Lane Unitarian Church
- Precincts 13-04/13-70: from Aspen Hill Library to Wheaton Woods ES
- Precinct 13-67: from Takoma Park Recreation Center to Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School (precinct to be split between both locations)
October 16, 2017: The Board selected the following locations to serve as Early Voting Centers for the 2018 Gubernatorial Elections. These locations will be forwarded to the Maryland State Board of Elections for final approval.
Activity Center at Bohrer Park
Damascus Community Recreation Center
Executive Office Building
Germantown Community Recreation Center
Jane E Lawton Community Recreation Center
Marilyn J Praisner Community Recreation Center
Mid-County Community Recreation Center
Montgomery County Board of Elections (Alternate)
Nancy H Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center (Alternate)
Potomac Community Recreation Center
Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department
Silver Spring Civic Building
St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church (Claridge Building)
Upper County Community Recreation Center (Alternate)
White Oak Community Recreation Center (Alternate)
September 18, 2017: The Board agreed to include the following locations on the list of potential Early Voting Centers for the 2018 Gubernatorial Elections:
Saint Catherine Laboure Parish
Clara Barton Neighborhood Recreation Center
Wheaton Art Center
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
A complete listing of all potential locations may be found on our home page.
To view the 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate Listing and the List of contest that will be appearing on the 2018 primary and general election ballots please, follow the link below.
http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/2018/primary_candidates/index.html
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