Politics & Government
Early Voting Guide In Columbia For 2018 Election
There are four places to vote early in Howard County ahead of election day this year.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — For those who want to cast their ballots ahead of the Nov. 6 election, there are several places to participate in early voting in Howard County. One of them is in Columbia, at the Bain Center.
Early voting in Maryland begins Thursday, Oct. 25, and runs through Thursday, Nov. 1. During this period, polls will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Here is a guide to polling places, candidates and more to get prepped for early voting in Howard County.
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- The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044; vote in great rooms 1 and 2.
- Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042; vote in meeting rooms.
- Ridgely's Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup, MD 20794; vote in all-purpose room.
- Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794; vote in old bingo hall.
See the full list of candidates, which includes races by district.
Learn about the candidates in the Howard County League of Women Voters guide.
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