MD Voter Frequently Asked Questions

What if I request a mail-in ballot then decide I would rather vote in person?

Your in-person vote would be marked as “provisional” on Election Day and not counted until the Board of Elections is certain you did not also return your mail-in ballot.   

Are we certain that people won’t be able to vote twice?   

Yes, see above. What is more, the Board of Elections found no evidence of voter fraud in the June Primary.  

How secure is the Drop Box?   

The Board of Elections ensures that all drop boxes are monitored via video camera and BOE staff check them twice a day in person.  

Will election results be delayed due to so many people voting by mail?  

While it will take longer to count the ballots, Board of Elections staff will begin “canvassing” ballots that have returned in mid-October and sequester the results until after the Election. The Board of Elections is anticipating an increase in voter participation – likely 85% – and it is critical that they have the ability to ensure an accurate count. This is just a greater reason to return your mail-in ballot as soon as you receive it!  

Everything you Need to Know about Ballot Questions Maryland Ballot Questions   

Question 1

Maryland is the only state in the country where the Governor has so much power over our State budget. 

Question 1 will allow the Maryland General Assembly to increase or decrease funding as long as overall spending does not increase and we maintain a balanced budget.   

Question 2

Question 2 would create a constitutional amendment to authorize sports betting in Maryland. Sports betting is now legal in all states surrounding Maryland and the tax revenue from sports betting would go towards Maryland’s public schools.   



Prince George’s County Ballot Questions 

Question A

This act would allow Prince George’s County officials to borrow $178.15 million to renovate and build roads, bridges, parking lots and maintenance facilities including improving pedestrian safety at Chillum Rd. and Knollbrook Dr. Intersection.

Question B

This act would allow county officials to borrow about $28.8 million to pay for the construction and improvement of libraries in the county including building Library Facilities including the planned new Library for Bladensburg and finishing the new Library in Hyattsville.

Question C

This act would allow county officials to borrow about $44.5 million to pay for the construction and improvement of public safety facilities, specifically fire department facilities, in the county.   


Question D

This act would allow county officials to borrow $133 million to pay for the construction and renovation of county buildings particularly the consolidation and acquisition of facilities that will become downtown Prince George’s County in Largo.

Question E   

This act would allow county officials to borrow $121.7 million to pay for the construction and renovation of community college facilities including a brand-new Culinary Arts Center that will integrate students well with the Culinary Arts program at Bladensburg High School.