Washington County, Maryland
Washington County, Maryland voter information: how to register, check your status, see your sample ballot and contact your local election office. Home to about 157,000 people, Washington County ranks 11th in population among Maryland's 24 counties. In Maryland, each county and Baltimore City has a local board of elections that handles registration, mail-in ballots and voting centers.
Next Election
April 25, 2028
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register online or by mail at least 21 days before an election; same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day.
Why Voting Matters
Voting is how Washington County residents shape the decisions made in their name. The next election for Washington County voters is Maryland's presidential primary on April 25, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Washington County jobs are in health care and retail, so decisions about health care costs and local businesses hit close to home.
About 73,000 people voted for president in Washington County in 2024 (up about 8% from 67,800 in 2020). That equals roughly 58% of the county's estimated 125,000 adults, close to the statewide rate of about 61%.
Around 52,400 adults here did not vote for president. Some aren't eligible, yet the rest are untapped power: one more voter in every 20 of them would mean about 2,620 extra Washington County ballots, enough to change the result in many close contests.
Across about 458 square miles, Washington County averages around 343 people per square mile, mixing neighborhoods, towns and open land. The county is home to about 2.5% of Maryland's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Washington County include 21711, 21713, 21715, 21719, 21720, 21721, 21722 and 21733, plus 17 more. Check that your registration is current, look up your sample ballot, and make a plan to vote. Then ask a friend or family member in Washington County to do the same.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Washington County? In Maryland, each county and Baltimore City has a local board of elections that handles registration, mail-in ballots and voting centers. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Washington County local board of elections.
Statewide directory, Maryland State Board of Elections' local boards directory:
https://www.elections.maryland.gov/about/county_boards.html
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
Free, nonpartisan help is available before and on every Election Day: call or text the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682). Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Washington County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Disability Rights Maryland, Maryland's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (443) 692-2492. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Maryland voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Washington County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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