How to Vote and Voter Registration

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Register to Vote

This page updated for the 2024 election season.

Be sure to register by October 15 for the general election and register by April 23 for the primary election.

There are several ways you can register to vote in Kent County:

Not sure if you're registered?  Check the voter search.

More information about voting procedures in the state of Maryland can be found at the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Mail-In Voting

Since 2020, mail-in voting (also known as absentee voting) has been extended to all Maryland residents.  If you've never requested a mail-in ballot, it will not be sent automatically.  Requesting a ballot can be done online.

You also have the option to request that a ballot be sent automatically for this election and all future all elections.

To receive a ballot for the general election, one must be requested by November 1.

If you plan to use a mail-in ballot for the primary election, one must be requested by May 10.

How mail-in voting works in Maryland

Request a mail-in ballot

Once you have your ballot, it may be submitted via mail, drop box at designated locations, or directly at the Kent County Board of Elections office.

Track the status of your mail-in ballot.  You can also opt-in to email notifications about your mail-in ballot.

Please note that drop box locations are subject to change.  Please see the State Board of Elections site for locations.

Important!

Once you have requested your mail-in ballot, you are expected to use that method to vote.  If you attempt to vote in-person you will be required to complete a provisional ballot instead of a regular ballot and it will not be counted until after Election Day.

Where to Vote?

Polling places will be open for all Kent County voters at select locations.  You are required to visit your designated polling place for primary or general elections when voting in-person.

General Election In-Person Voting

Be sure to register to vote by October 15.

Early voting is open October 24-31 at 7am-8pm.  Vote at the Kent County Public Library:
408 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620

During Election Day, November 5 from 7am - 8pm, you must vote at your designated polling place.

To find your polling place, look on your voter ID card or use the polling place search.

Primary Election In-Person Voting

Kent County GOP urges voters to vote in the primary election!  Republican candidates need your support to choose the right candidates for the general election.

You must be registered Republican in order to vote for Republican candidates in the primary election.  If you are registered as independent or unaffiliated, there will be no option to vote in the primary as there no non-partisan races in this year's primary.

Be sure to register to vote by April 23.

Early voting for primary election is open May 2-9 at 7am-8pm.  Vote at the Kent County Public Library: 408 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620

During Primary election day May 14 from 7am - 8pm, you must vote at your designated polling place.

To find your polling place, look on your voter ID card or use the polling place search.

Request a Voter Registration Form

You may also contact the Kent County GOP to have a registration form sent to you, or if you have questions:

Name(Required)
Are you over 18 years of age?(Required)
Do you need a voter registration form mailed to you?(Required)
Address(Required)