2026 may be an off-year Federal election cycle, but the State and County elections are as important as ever.
The Democratic and Republican Parties use primary elections to choose their candidates for the general election. Generally, only registered voters affiliated with the Democratic or Republican Parties may vote in that party's primary election.
Online and mail in voter registration has already closed, but you may be able to register and vote In Person on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Maryland allows same‑day registration if you bring proof of address Find your voting location
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm during voting. If you are in line by 8pm, you are allowed to vote.
CANDIDATES WHO HAVE FILED
Montgomery County 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates:
County Executive and County Council, State's Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills, Sheriff, Democratic Central Committee, Board of Education
2026 Gubernatorial Primary State Candidate Listings:
- Governor / Lt. Governor
- Comptroller
- Attorney General
- Representative in Congress, by Congressional District (Montgomery County includes Maryland's 4th (part), 6th, and 8th Congressional Districts)
- State Senator and Delegates by Legislative District (Montgomery County includes State Legislative Districts 9A, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 39)
- Judge of the Circuit Court
Be sure to check your voter registration and your polling place districts and see a sample ballot before early voting begins June 11.