Early voting locations in Howard County, Maryland for November 3, 2026
You can vote early in Howard County from Thursday, October 22 through Thursday, October 29, 2026 at any of the 5 early voting sites listed below. Days and hours: Thursday, October 22 through Thursday, October 29, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From the Maryland State Board of Elections's official list, checked October 14, 2026. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Want the nearest site? Enter your address on the Maryland page to see Howard County's sites nearest first, with your Election Day polling place where it is published.
Howard County early voting sites (5)
- The Bain Center – Rooms 1, 2, & 3
5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044
Directions - Gary J. Arthur Community Center - Gym
2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723
Directions - Meadowbrook Athletic Complex - Gym
5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Directions - North Laurel Community Center - Gym
9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20723
Directions - St. John Baptist Church – Community Center
9055 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
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Howard County early voting questions
Where can I vote early in Howard County?
At any of the 5 early voting sites on this page, from the Maryland State Board of Elections's list.
When does early voting start in Howard County?
Early voting in Howard County starts Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the first sites to open. Some sites open later; each site's days are on this page.
When does early voting end in Howard County?
The last day of early voting in Howard County is Thursday, October 29, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
What are the early voting hours in Howard County?
Hours differ by site and day. The most common hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Check the site you plan to use before you go.
Who can vote early in Howard County?
Any registered voter in Howard County. You can vote early at any early voting center in your county. If you vote early, you cannot vote on Election Day or by mail-in ballot.
More for Maryland voters
- Maryland voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Every Maryland early voting site we have.
- Who's on the Maryland ballot.
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