Maryland residents can begin heading to their polling places for in-person early voting on Thursday.
Here is everything you need to know to cast a ballot.
Voters will decide on several closely watched down-ballot races in addition to the presidential race. For a full list of competitive elections, see the latest Senate and House rankings.
Angela Alsobrooks and former Gov. Larry Hogan are vying for a Maryland Senate seat. (Reuters)
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A woman fills out a ballot at a polling station located at Morgan State University in Baltimore during early voting in Maryland on Oct. 26, 2020. (Reuters/Hannah McKay)
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, processes, and deadlines, please go to Vote.gov and the election website for Maryland.
Maryland began absentee voting in late September. Applicants do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. The state must receive a ballot application by Oct. 29, and that ballot must be delivered to county officials by Nov. 5.
A sticker is seen on a person's shirt at a polling station at Morgan State University in Baltimore during early voting in Maryland on Oct. 26, 2020. (Reuters/Hannah McKay)
Absentee ballots can be returned in person through Election Day. Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 24, and runs through Oct. 31.
People line up for early voting outside a polling station in Bel Air, Md., on Oct. 27, 2020. (Reuters/Hannah McKay)
Maryland residents can register to vote in person during early voting (Oct. 24-31) or on Election Day. The deadline for registering online or by mail was Oct. 15.