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1. What dates and deadlines should I know about?

Oct. 13, 2020 – Voter registration deadline.

Oct. 20, 2020 – Mail-in ballot request deadline.

Oct. 22, 2020 - Public demonstration of voting equipment at 1 p.m. This is open to the public to view remotely. 

Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, 2020 - Early voting at 30 Duke St. in Prince Frederick from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including Saturday and Sunday.

Nov. 3, 2020 - Election Day. Voting centers will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Nov. 12, 2020 - Provisional canvass beginning at 10 a.m.

2. I missed the voter registration deadline; can I still vote this year?

If you are eligible to vote and missed the voter registration deadline, you may register using same-day voter registration. 

Same-day voter registration will be available in person at any vote center during early voting (Oct. 26 through Nov. 2, 2020) and on Election Day (Nov. 3, 2020). 

You must bring a document showing proof of residency, such as a Maryland driver’s license or identification card with your current address. If your driver’s license or ID do not show your current address, you can show a recent paycheck, bank statement, utility bill or other official document with your name and address.

3. When can I submit my mail-in ballot?

You can vote and submit your mail-in ballot as soon as you receive it! Mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before Nov. 3. Voters are encouraged to return mail-in ballots as soon as possible, either by mail or using an election drop box located in the county.

4. Where are drop boxes located for submitting my mail-in ballot?

Voters can submit their voted mail-in ballot in the return envelope provided either through the U.S. Postal Service or any of the seven drop boxes located throughout the county.

As of Sept. 30, a drop box is available at the Community Resources Building in Prince Frederick. All others will be available beginning Oct. 17 at all vote center locations and two additional drop box only locations. Drop boxes are available until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

• Community Resources Building - 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick, 20678
• Northern High School - 2950 Chaneyville Road, Owings, 20736
• Huntingtown High School - 4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown, 20639
• Calvert High School - 520 Fox Run Blvd., Prince Frederick, 20678
• Patuxent High School - 12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby, 20657
• Northeast Community Center - 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 20732 (drop box only)
• Southern Community Center - 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 20657 (drop box only)

Drop boxes are secured and checked daily by Election Board staff.

5. What should I do if I haven’t received my mail-in ballot?

Ballots are typically mailed or available for download about three weeks before an election.

If you requested a ballot but have not received it, and have verified on the voter look-up website that your ballot has been sent, wait a few days. Your ballot may be in transit. If the election is one week away and you haven’t received your ballot, please contact the Calvert County Board of Elections by calling 410-535-2214 or email elections@calvertcountymd.gov.

6. What should I do if I make a mistake on my ballot?

If you received your ballot by mail or fax, contact the Calvert County Board of Elections and request a replacement ballot.

If you downloaded your ballot, log back into the website. If you made your selections in the system, make your selections again and print the ballot. (Marked ballots are not saved, so you must make your selections again.) If you printed a blank ballot and marked your ballot by hand, print another ballot and mark the ballot.

7. I asked for a mail-in ballot and now want to vote in person.

You can vote in person, but you must vote a provisional ballot. Your provisional ballot will count if you do not also vote and return your mail-in ballot. Learn more about provisional voting.

You cannot vote both in person and by mail-in ballot. Voting more than once violates state law. Individuals who submit more than one ballot will be subject to investigation and possible prosecution.

8. Where can I vote in person?

Early voting will take place Oct. 26 through Nov. 2 at the Community Resources Building located at 30 Duke St. in Prince Frederick.

Regular polling center locations will not be open for the 2020 general election in Maryland. Instead of polling centers, Calvert County will have five vote centers available on Election Day. Voters may vote at any one of the vote centers they choose:

• Northern High School - 2950 Chaneyville Rd, Owings, 20736
• Huntingtown High School - 4125 Solomons Island Rd, Huntingtown, 20639
• Calvert High School - 520 Fox Run Blvd, Prince Frederick, 20678
• Patuxent High School - 12485 Southern Connector Blvd, Lusby, 20657
• Community Resources Building - 30 Duke St, Prince Frederick, 20678

Voters are required to wear adequate face coverings and observe physical distancing.

9. Can I vote in Maryland without a Maryland issued license, ID card or change of address card?

Yes. Although the voter registration deadline has passed, the Board of Elections offers same day registration during early voting and on Election Day. If you do not have an MVA-issued license, ID card or change of address card, you may bring a current (dated in the last three months) paycheck, bank statement, utility bill or other government document with your name and residential address in Maryland.

10. How can I get in touch with the Elections Board?

You can contact the Calvert County Board of Elections in the following ways:

• Call 410-535-2214
• Email elections@calvertcountymd.gov
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 798, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
• Physical address: 30 Duke St., Lower Level, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For the Maryland State Board of Elections:

• Call 410-269-2840 or toll-free 800-222-8683
• Email info.sbe@maryland.gov
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 6486, Annapolis, MD 21401
• Physical address: 151 West St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401