Maryland political leaders are marking Election Day by casting ballots, with some voting in person Tuesday and others sharing on social media how and why they voted early.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen opted to voted in person today at Silver Creek Middle School in Kensington, where he was joined by Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and Will Jawando, the Democratic nominee for Montgomery County executive.
Gov. Wes Moore, who is running against Republican challenger Dan Cox for re-election voted early in Annapolis on Oct. 23. Maryland House Speaker Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk also voted early, getting creative about sharing her early voting status in a social media post.
Maryland House Speaker Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk voting early ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.
Maryland’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling places from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots also are accepted if returned according to state deadlines.
Are you in-person voting today?
If you have questions about voting or your experience at the polls, you can visit the Maryland State Board of Elections Voters Service pages for official government information or call the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) for assistance.
After you vote, send Montgomery Community Media a photo and short note sharing with us why you chose to cast a ballot on Nov. 3. Your photo and response could be featured in our Election Day roundup.
