Your vote and your voice matter in ALL Maryland elections, especially in this critical 2024 Presidential election year. U.S. citizens residing abroad have the right to vote. Please follow the tips below to make the process go smoothly, and remember: we’re here to help if you need it!
Marylanders Abroad - Please Take Action to Vote!
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Send in your Ballot Request (FPCA = Federal Post Card Application) now using www.VoteFromAbroad.ORG
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Check the box to ask to receive your ballot by email
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MD voters can submit their FPCA to their Local Election Official via email!
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Read our detailed Voting Guide for more information
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Check for your May 14th MD Primary ballot starting Saturday, March 30th - be sure to look in your spam folder
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Send your ballot back by Postal Mail (or Courier) ASAP to meet the deadlines (See below)
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Track your ballot HERE to ensure your ballot was received and counted
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Need Voting Help?
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Email [email protected] or click on the chat button in the bottom right corner 🠆
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Make a difference in these critical 2024 elections -
volunteer with the Marylanders Abroad State Team!
- Click on the button above and then the page's JOIN button
- Find our upcoming planning meetings and events HERE
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If you have any questions, email [email protected]
On this page:
Why YOUR Vote from Abroad Matters in the 2024 Maryland Elections
MD Overseas Voting Information
MARYLANDERS ABROAD – YOUR VOTE IS CRUCIAL!
What’s on the Ballot this Year?
Maryland will hold 2024 elections for:
For detailed Maryland Candidate Information, click here.
Critical Issues at Stake
This year’s elections will shape the future of Maryland and the United States as the winners determine the course for:
- Climate change
- Reproductive rights
- LGBTQ+ rights
- Education
- Healthcare
- Immigration
- Voting rights & procedures
- Student loan repayment
- Taxation
and so many other issues that affect us, no matter where we are in the world!
Maryland Election Dates:
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Want to join Marylanders Abroad and help your fellow Marylanders have their voices heard?
MD Voting Information
Read through the following information carefully to help you navigate the process of voting from abroad. If you need assistance, please write to [email protected] or [email protected].
Ballot Request/Registration Information
★ BALLOT REQUEST: You must request your ballots EVERY calendar year in which you wish to vote using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), even if you are already registered. Do this today at Vote from Abroad!
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Send in your FPCA early in the year to avoid missing deadlines (see below)!
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Request to have your ballot sent to you via email to avoid postal delays.
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Important tips to ensure your ballot request is accepted:
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EMAIL the image/scan of your FPCA to your Local Election Official so you can get your ballot without delay! |
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Please DO NOT use the regular MD absentee voter registration - your voting rights are protected by Federal law, but only if you fill out the FPCA! |
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Do you know other Marylanders living abroad?
Let them know the process to vote by sharing this page!
What Elections Will Be on My Ballot?
★ INTENT TO RETURN: Maryland voters living abroad must indicate on the FPCA form whether or not they “intend to return” to MD.
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You will only be sent a FULL ballot (including State and Local elections) if you select that you “Intend to return” - this could be at any point in the future and does not require a set date. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!
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If you select that your “Return is uncertain,” then your ballot will include Federal races only - also crucial this year!
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If you have “Never Resided” in Maryland, please contact us for more information.
Ballot Return Instructions
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You must RETURN your ballot by POSTAL MAIL! It must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive no later than the tenth day after the election (Friday). |
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Late arrival is the #1 reason ballots are not counted, so mail yours back right away! |
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Be sure to sign where instructed before mailing back your ballot!
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You can also use the diplomatic pouch (please check return times first) or a private courier service (such as UPS or DHL) to send back ballots. Family members can share a courier envelope if they have the same MD voting address. |
Confirm your Ballot was Received and Counted!
Track Your Ballot to ensure it arrived and is counted!
- You can check your ballot status HERE (website may not be up to date)
- Or, you can email or call your local election office directly. You can find the contact information HERE.
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You may need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to this website from outside the US. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.
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- If you are unable to access your state’s voting website due to geo-blocking, please write to [email protected] with the date/time/website you were attempting to access, including screenshots if possible.
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Need help? Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]
Dates and Deadlines for 2024 Elections in Maryland
Maryland Primary Election - Tuesday, May 14th
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January 1: |
First day to request ballots for the whole calendar year! |
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March 30:
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Primary Election Ballot Day - Ballots must be sent out by this date to those who have requested in 2024
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April 23: |
Registration Deadline |
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May 7: |
Ballot Request Deadline for voters requesting to receive their ballot by postal mail or fax |
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May 10:
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Ballot Request Deadline for voters:
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May 14:
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Election Day
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May 24:
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Ballot Return Deadline
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Maryland General Election - Tuesday, November 5th
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September 21:
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General Election Ballot Day - Ballots must be sent out by this date to those who have requested in 2024
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October 15: Tuesday |
Registration Deadline |
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October 29: Tuesday |
Ballot Request Deadline for voters requesting to receive their ballot by postal mail or fax |
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November 1:
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Ballot Request Deadline for voters:
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November 5: Tuesday |
Election Day
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November 15:
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Ballot Return Deadline
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