FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND — Early voting for the 2026 Maryland gubernatorial primary election begins on June 11 and concludes on June 18. Maryland early voting centers are open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., including weekends.

The Maryland primary election will take place on Tuesday, June 23. This election operates as a closed primary system, meaning registered Democrats and Republicans will vote only in their respective party contests. Unregistered voters can register and cast a ballot during the early voting period, and residents who have moved can update their address by providing documentation proving their new residence. Voters are unable to change their political party affiliation during early voting.

A statewide mail-in ballot printing error caused some Maryland voters to receive ballots with incorrect party information. Replacement ballots were mailed to Maryland voters affected by the printing error. Voters who received replacement ballots should use the envelope or ballot marked “REPLACEMENT BALLOT INSIDE” and follow the included instructions.

Democratic incumbent Wes Moore faces Eric Felber in the Democratic primary for governor. Nine candidates are running in the Republican primary for governor. The candidates for attorney general and comptroller are running unopposed in both the Democratic and Republican primaries.

Incumbent congressional candidates face challengers in the primary elections for all eight Maryland districts, with the exception of one district where a candidate is running unopposed. Representative Steny Hoyer announced in January that he will not seek re-election. Twenty-four Democrats and three Republicans are running for his former seat in the 5th District. In the 6th Congressional District Democratic primary, incumbent April McClain Delaney faces seven challengers, including former Representative David Trone.

Frederick County voters may cast ballots at any of five designated early voting centers. These locations include the Trinity Recreation Center, the Urbana Regional Library, the Thurmont Regional Library, the Middletown Volunteer Fire Department Activities Building, and the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department Activities Building. Frederick County primary ballots include races for governor, comptroller, attorney general, congressional seats, the General Assembly, local offices, the Board of Education, and sheriff. Acceptable proofs of residency for Maryland voter registration include an MVA-issued license, identification card, change of address card, paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document showing the voter's name and address.