Media Advisories >> Media Advisory
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
If you are already registered to vote, please ensure that your voter registration is current and accurate. Verify your name, residential address, and political party affiliation. Montgomery County eligible citizens, who are not registered voters but intending to vote in the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election may complete and submit their voter registration application by Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
In Maryland, closed party primaries are conducted. Registered voters affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican parties receive ballots corresponding to their party. Unaffiliated voters are eligible to vote for candidates seeking positions on the Board of Education.
To register to vote in Maryland, individuals must be United States citizens, residents of Maryland, and at least 16 years of age. Seventeen-year-old registrants may participate in the primary election if they reach the age of 18 by the Gubernatorial General Election on November 3, 2026.
To register to vote online, your personal information must correspond with the records held by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). Required details include your full name, date of birth, driver’s license number, identification or Learner's Permit number, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. To complete your voter registration, text VOTE to 77788 or visit www.777vote.org.
Montgomery County residents who did not meet the advanced voter registration deadline (June 2, 2026) may still register and vote during early voting from Thursday, June 11, 2026, through Thursday, June 18, 2026, or on Election Day, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Please ensure you bring documentation verifying your residence when visiting an early voting center or local polling place to complete your voter registration. Acceptable proof of residency includes an MVA-issued license, ID card, learner's permit, change of address card, or a current paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document displaying your name and address. Documents must be dated within three (3) months of Election Day.
Individuals who do not possess a Maryland Driver’s License, Permit, or MVA ID may visit www.777vote.org to download a voter registration application for mailing to the Montgomery County Board of Elections at 18753 N. Frederick Ave., Suite 210, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. For further assistance, please contact 240-777-8500.
Registered voters may update their voter registration by texting UPDATE to 77788, visiting www.777vote.org, or calling 240-777-8500 to receive assistance.
For further details regarding voter registration, please consult www.777vote.org, visit the Maryland State Board of Elections’ website at http://elections.maryland.gov, or follow the Montgomery County Board of Elections on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Your Voice, Your Vote 2026