2026 Elections
Maryland’s General Election is coming up! Here are some important dates to keep in mind:
- Election Day – Tuesday, November 3
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - In-Person Early Voting
Early voting centers are open Thursday, October 22 through Thursday, October 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., including Saturday and Sunday - Mail-In Ballot Deadlines
Tuesday October 27, 2026 (if you want your ballot mailed to you), Friday October 30, 2026 (if you want to download and print your ballot)
For AFSCME Members
As AFSCME members, it’s important we get involved in our elections because our elected officials have a huge impact on our work. No other union gets to vote for who their boss is – and we must stand together and make our votes count for pro-worker candidates up and down the ballot who will fight for working Marylanders!
To request a ballot, register to vote or make sure your registration is up to date, visit afscme.org/vote.
Interested in volunteering? Check out the opportunities below:
Knock on doors
Sign up to canvass in our communities.
Send text messages
Sign up to text bank.
Make phone calls
Sign up to phone bank.
Volunteer at the polls
Sign up for a shift during the Early Voting Period.
For Candidates
If you are a pro-public services, pro-worker candidate interested in seeking an endorsement from AFSCME Maryland Council 3, email info@afscmemd.org for a link to our questionnaire to start the process.
2026 AFSCME Maryland Council 3 Endorsements
Check back for the full list of endorsed candidates for the General Election.