BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Election Day is Nov. 3, and residents will be voting for candidates running in local, state and congressional races.
Maryland's race for governor and lieutenant governor pits incumbents Wes Moore and Aruna Miller against Republicans Dan Cox and Rob Krop.
Also in contention for the state's top post are Green Party candidates Andy Ellis and Owen Silverman Andrews and Working Class Party team Cathy White and Cathy Permut.
In the Maryland General Assembly, dozens of House of Delegates and Senate seats are up for grabs in the 2026 election cycle.
One key county race to watch in the 2026 election cycle is the three-way challenge between county executive candidates Councilmember Julian Jones (Democrat), Patrick Dyer (Republican), and Rob Daniels (Unaffiliated).
In addition to every district being up for grabs, voters will also choose seven of the county's Board of Education seats.
Same-day registration will be available to residents and on Election Day. However, voters must provide documentation that confirms both their identity and address.
Permissible documents include a valid Maryland driver's license, learner's permit, or state ID card. A change-of-address card, paycheck, bank statement, or utility bill can also prove residency.
Come Election Day, residents must vote at their assigned polling place. Otherwise, they must vote by provisional ballot, according to the Board of Elections.
Residents can use an online tool provided by the state to find their designated voting district and polling station.
Election Day voting will run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents can request mail-in ballots in person at their local board but must be submitted by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Note: You can check the status of mail-in or provisional ballots online. Anyone who requested a mail-in ballot and decides to vote in person on Election Day must vote by provisional ballot at the polls.
The county executive job involves handling the daily administration of county departments and submitting proposals for the county budget, among other responsibilities. The current officeholder is Katherine Klausmeier.
From an initial seven candidates, the field has narrowed to three challengers.
Contenders vying for the four-year term include:
To view a full list of local candidates in Baltimore County, click here.
* indicates candidates who returned Patch's questionnaire
This election season, in addition to voting for candidates, Baltimore County voters will have to weigh in on 17 ballot questions, most of which are countywide topics.
Three statewide questions address the following issues:
Related: MD Voters To Weigh In On Redistricting Measure This November, Court Rules
The 14 countywide ballot questions focus on:
Voters can preview the ballot questions online.
For full coverage of the 2026 election in Maryland, go here.
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