PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — As the 2024 general election approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Calvert County Board of Elections is ensuring that residents have all the necessary information to participate in the voting process. Whether voters opt to cast their ballot by mail, during early voting, or in person on Election Day, several key deadlines and resources are available to help make the process smooth and efficient.
Voter Registration and Polling Places
One of the first steps for residents is to verify that their voter registration is up to date. The deadline to register or update registration information is Tuesday, Oct. 15. However, voters who miss this date can still register at any county polling location during early voting or on Election Day. Voters can confirm their polling places and ensure their registration is current by visiting the Maryland Voter Services website at voterservices.elections.maryland.gov.
For those already registered, polling locations can be found online at CalvertCountyMd.gov/PollingPlaces or through Maryland Voter Services.
Sample Ballots
Sample ballots, which include a list of candidates and ballot measures, will be mailed to registered voters by Oct. 4. Reviewing the sample ballot ahead of time can make the voting process easier and faster on Election Day. Voters can also complete the sample ballot in advance and bring it to the polling place. Sample ballots are also available online at CalvertCountyMd.gov/Vote.
Early Voting
Early voting offers an alternative to waiting until Election Day. From Thursday, Oct. 24, to Thursday, Oct. 31, voters can cast their ballots at any early voting center in Calvert County. Early voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, including weekends. Early voting sites are located at:
- Community Resources Building, 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick
- Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
- Ward Farm Park Vote Center, 10455 Ward Rd., Dunkirk
More details can be found at CalvertCountyMd.gov/EarlyVoting.
Vote by Mail
For those preferring to vote by mail, a mail-in ballot request must be received by the Calvert County Election Board by Tuesday, Oct. 29. Voters requesting an internet-delivered ballot have until Friday, Nov. 1, while in-person ballot pickups can be done until Election Day on Nov. 5.
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 5 or placed in one of the county’s designated drop boxes by 8 p.m. that day. Drop box locations include:
- Calvert Library Fairview Branch, 8120 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings
- Community Resources Building, 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick
- Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach
- Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
More information about voting by mail is available at CalvertCountyMd.gov/VoteByMail.
Election Day Information
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, polling places in Calvert County will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To avoid the busiest hours, voters are encouraged to cast their ballots between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Voters who have filled out a sample ballot in advance are permitted to bring it to their polling location.
Transportation Options
Calvert County provides fare-free public transportation on both early voting days and Election Day to help residents reach polling places. The county’s point-to-point paratransit service is also available to seniors and individuals with disabilities, excluding services to Plum Point Elementary. For more information, or to schedule transportation, contact the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606. Details on bus routes can be found at CalvertCountyMd.gov/BusSchedules.
Election Results
Preliminary election results will be available after polls close on Nov. 5. Results will be posted on the Calvert County Government YouTube channel, and can be viewed on Comcast channels 99 and 1070. The final results will be certified once all mail-in and provisional ballots have been counted.
Public Demonstration of Election Systems
For residents interested in learning about the voting system used in Calvert County, the Board of Elections will hold a public demonstration on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. The demonstration will take place at the Community Resources Building, 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick. The event will showcase how voting equipment operates and offer an opportunity for the public to ask questions.
Staying Informed
To stay up to date on the 2024 General Election, voters can visit CalvertCountyMd.gov/Vote or contact the Election Board at 410-535-2214. Additional resources are available through the Maryland Board of Elections at elections.maryland.gov. The Calvert County Election Board can also be followed on Facebook at facebook.com/CalvertElectionBoard.
The Calvert County Election Board office, located at 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will be closed for Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 14.
