Howard County, Maryland board of elections: address and phone for 2026
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Howard County board of elections
Howard County Board of Elections
Office: 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: 410-313-5820
Website: howardcountymd.gov/board-elections
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Maryland voting dates for Howard County voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | Register online or by mail Online by Oct 13, or mail postmarked by Oct 13. After that, register and vote the same day during early voting or on Election Day with proof of address. source |
| Thu, Oct 22, 7 a.m. | Early voting opens Early voting runs Oct 22–29, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. source |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Request a mail-in ballot Requests for a ballot by mail or fax must be received by Oct 27. To get your ballot by email, request online by Oct 30. source |
| Thu, Oct 29, 8 p.m. | Early voting ends Last day of early voting. If you're in line by 8 p.m., you can vote. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8 p.m. | Election Day: polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place through the State Board of Elections. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8 p.m. | Register and vote on Election Day Register in person at your polling place. Bring proof of address. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8 p.m. | Return your mail-in ballot Mail it postmarked by Nov 3, or put it in an official drop box or deliver it to your local board of elections by 8 p.m. source |
Howard County voting questions
What is the phone number for the Howard County board of elections?
410-313-5820, the Board of Elections (Howard County's board of elections on the Maryland State Board of Elections, Local Boards of Elections list).
What is the address of the Howard County board of elections?
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21045.
When does early voting start in Howard County?
Early voting opens Thursday, October 22; early voting ends Thursday, October 29, 2026. Early voting runs Oct 22–29, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. Howard County's locations are on our Howard County early voting page.
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Other Maryland counties: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Saint Mary’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester.
Office details are from the Maryland State Board of Elections, Local Boards of Elections (checked October 17, 2026). Dates are Maryland's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go.