Active participation of citizens is essential to representative democracy – and voting is key to citizen participation. This guide will help you to understand and become involved in the election process in Maryland.
To register to vote, you must:
For information or for answers to questions about voting in Maryland go to the Maryland State Board of Elections.
Currently there are four political parties recognized by the State of Maryland, according to the State Board of Elections.
Politics1's Directory of U.S. Political Parties provides an extensive list of political parties throughout the nation.
If you would like to know more, email us through our Ask-A-Librarian service or contact us at:
Maryland Department (state and local voting)Enoch Pratt Free LibraryState Library Resource Center400 Cathedral StreetBaltimore, MD 21201(410) 396-5468
Social Science and History Department (federal voting)Enoch Pratt Free LibraryState Library Resource Center400 Cathedral StreetBaltimore, MD 21201(410) 396-5321
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