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2026 General Election/Garrett County, MD

Early voting in Garrett County, Maryland: dates, hours and locations

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.

Checked against official election sources on Oct. 20, 2026.

Early voting starts Thursday, Oct. 22.

Registered Garrett County voters can vote at any early voting site in the county.

Where to vote early

  • Oakland Community Center (The Armory) 14 N. Eighth St., Oakland, MD 21550 · Map
  • Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department 178 Springs Road, Grantsville, MD 21536 · Map

Early voting hours

From Thursday, Oct. 22, through Thursday, Oct. 29: every day, including the weekend, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Key dates and deadlines

Early votingOct. 22-29, 2026
Mail ballot requestRequests 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 ballot returnMail 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.
Election DayTuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., at your assigned polling place.
RegistrationThe regular registration deadline was Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Maryland also lets eligible residents register and vote the same day at early voting centers and at their polling place on Election Day, with proof of residency.

What to bring

Most Maryland voters do not have to show ID to vote. Some first-time voters may be asked for one.

Contact and polling place lookup

Garrett County Board of Elections.
Look up your voter information and polling place (Maryland).

Questions voters ask

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.

What are the early voting hours in Garrett County?

Early voting sites in Garrett County are open every day, including the weekend, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where can I vote early in Oakland?

In Oakland, you can vote early at Oakland Community Center (The Armory) (14 N. Eighth St., Oakland, MD 21550). Registered Garrett County voters can use any early voting site in the county.

Where can I vote early in Grantsville?

In Grantsville, you can vote early at Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department (178 Springs Road, Grantsville, MD 21536). Registered Garrett County voters can use any early voting site in the county.

What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Garrett County?

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.

What time do polls open on Election Day in Garrett County?

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place.

Can I still register to vote in Garrett County?

The regular registration deadline was Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Maryland also lets eligible residents register and vote the same day at early voting centers and at their polling place on Election Day, with proof of residency.

What ID do I need to vote in Maryland?

Most Maryland voters do not have to show ID to vote. Some first-time voters may be asked for one.

Sources

Dates and places can change. If something here does not match what your elections office says, the office is right, and please tell us so we can fix it.