Early voting in Allegany, Garrett, Mineral and Preston counties: 2026 election guide
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Here is when and where you can vote early in each county we cover, with hours, mail ballot deadlines and what to bring.
Early voting by county
| County | Early voting | Hours | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County, MD |
Oct. 22-29 | Every day, including the weekend, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Early voting starts Thursday, Oct. 22. |
| Garrett County, MD |
Oct. 22-29 | Every day, including the weekend, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Early voting starts Thursday, Oct. 22. |
| Mineral County, WV |
Oct. 21-31 | Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. | Early voting starts Wednesday, Oct. 21. |
| Preston County, WV |
Oct. 21-31 | Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. | Early voting starts Wednesday, Oct. 21. |
Mail ballots and Election Day
Maryland. Requests to get a mail-in ballot by mail or fax must be received by Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Requests to get the ballot online close Friday, Oct. 30. Mail it postmarked on or before Nov. 3, or put it in an official drop box or deliver it to the local board of elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. Maryland State Board of Elections.
West Virginia. The county clerk must receive your absentee application by Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Mail voting in West Virginia is for voters who cannot vote in person for a reason allowed by law, such as illness, travel or work hours. Hand-deliver your ballot to the county clerk by Nov. 2, or mail it: ballots postmarked by Election Day are counted if they arrive by Nov. 9. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. West Virginia Secretary of State.
Questions voters ask about early voting
When is the 2026 general election?
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
When does early voting start in Allegany County, Maryland?
Early voting in Allegany County runs from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Allegany County Office Complex, Room 100, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502. Hours: every day, including the weekend, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
When does early voting start in Garrett County, Maryland?
Early voting in Garrett County runs from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at 2 sites. Hours: every day, including the weekend, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
When does early voting start in Mineral County, West Virginia?
Early voting in Mineral County runs from Wednesday, Oct. 21, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at Mineral County Courthouse Annex (west side of the courthouse), 150 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726. Hours: weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
When does early voting start in Preston County, West Virginia?
Early voting in Preston County runs from Wednesday, Oct. 21, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at Election Center, Kingwood Shopping Plaza (Corner Mall), 157 Plaza Ct., Kingwood, WV 26537. Hours: weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.