Updated at 10:01 p.m.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — As voting centers across Montgomery County close, election officials are turning their attention to processing tens of thousands of ballots.
The 2026 midterm election cycle will determine the political makeup of not just the county executive, at-large posts, County Council, and the school board, but also the outcome of several ballot questions.
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Question 3, Maryland's redistricting ballot question, was a key amendment that was repeatedly challenged by Republican lawmakers before it was cleared as a last minute addition to the ballot.
At 9:33 p.m., the Associated Press called the race, indicating Marylanders voted to pass the legislation with 60% of the vote.
First time voter Chris told Patch that he was encouraged to participate in the 2026 election cycle by his sister, who persuaded him that his vote counts.
"I'm not really huge into politics, but today my sister showed me a different side to things, and she really persuaded me into coming to vote," he said. "She said my vote really does count, so I just decided to come vote."
For Samuel Sasu, a lifelong Montgomery County resident, participating in the election proved "fairly simple."
"Every individual has a right to vote, and I want to make sure that my vote counts towards something and make sure that we can make some type of a greater change realistically.
Projected race results will trickle in throughout Tuesday night and be canvassed over the next several days before local election boards begin certification.
Local boards must certify election results by Nov. 13, with statewide results due by Dec. 9.
Patch is following key county and state races in Maryland, including those for governor and U.S. Congressional Districts 1, 5 and 6.
Check back throughout the night for the latest vote totals, race calls and election night developments. Refresh this page for updated results.
As of 10:01 p.m., preliminary vote tallies are as follows:
One of the most contested races this election cycle in Montgomery County was for the County Council at-large post, which saw the candidate list dwindle from 18 to just five.
Along with the County Council races, the county's key bids to watch include the county executive and at-large posts.
Results for all races will also be available on the Maryland Department of Elections website.
For full coverage of the 2026 election in Maryland, go here.
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