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Howard County

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Early voting numbers

November 3, 2026 election · Reported through October 27, 2026

Early voters
24,926

Unofficial early voters through the sixth day of early voting, October 27. The official October 22–29 schedule identifies the reporting days. Provisional and absentee voters are excluded. Future-day placeholders are not observations.

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections · Checked October 28, 2026

This is a dated snapshot, not a live count. These preliminary participation totals may be revised. They do not show candidate results or predict an election outcome.

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Voting information on file

Published sample ballots
1
Published polling places
61
Mapped polling places
52

For the November 3, 2026 election. These count records published on this site. Zero means no published records here; it does not establish that none exist in the county. Early-voting reports above have their own dates.

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Howard County · 67 precincts on file

2026 election precinct boundaries · Maryland Board of Elections / Department of Planning

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Your ballot and where to vote

Your November 3 ballot

As of October 23, 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Sample ballots

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  • Howard
    Posted Sep 4, 2026 · 25 contests matched to our directory
Races and candidates on the Howard County ballot (18)

Where to vote

As of October 23, 2026

Early voting · Oct 22 – Oct 29

  • Gary J. Arthur Community Center - Gym
    2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723
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    Thu, Oct 22 – Thu, Oct 29
    7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Meadowbrook Athletic Complex - Gym
    5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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    Thu, Oct 22 – Thu, Oct 29
    7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • North Laurel Community Center - Gym
    9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20723
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    Thu, Oct 22 – Thu, Oct 29
    7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • St. John Baptist Church – Community Center
    9055 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
    Not shown on the map; see address
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    Thu, Oct 22 – Thu, Oct 29
    7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • The Bain Center – Rooms 1, 2, & 3
    5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044
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    Thu, Oct 22 – Thu, Oct 29
    7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Election Day · Tuesday, November 3 · 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

  • ATHOLTON ELEMENTARY- CAFE AND GYM
    6700 SENECA DRIVE, COLUMBIA 21046
    State reference precinct codes: 6004. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
    Not shown on the map; see address
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  • ATHOLTON HIGH SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    6520 FREETOWN RD, COLUMBIA 21044
    State reference precinct codes: 5012. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • BELLOWS SPRING ELEM SCH- CAFE AND GYM
    8125 OLD STOCKBRIDGE DRIVE, ELLICOTT CITY 21043
    State reference precinct codes: 1007. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • BONNIE BRANCH MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    4979 ILCHESTER RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21043
    State reference precinct codes: 1004. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL - GYM
    4300 CENTENNIAL LN, ELLICOTT CITY 21042
    State reference precinct codes: 2010, 2017, 2026, 3004. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • CENTENNIAL LANE ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    3825 CENTENNIAL LN, ELLICOTT CITY 21042
    State reference precinct codes: 2005. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • CLARKSVILLE MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    6535 SOUTH TROTTER RD, CLARKSVILLE 21029
    State reference precinct codes: 5005. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • CLEMENS CROSSING ELEM SCHOOL - CAFE AND GYM
    10320 QUARTERSTAFF RD, COLUMBIA 21044
    State reference precinct codes: 5013. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • DAYTON OAKS ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA
    4691 TEN OAKS RD, DAYTON 21036
    State reference precinct codes: 5019. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • DEEP RUN ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    6925 OLD WATERLOO RD, ELKRIDGE 21075
    State reference precinct codes: 1006, 1015. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • DUCKETTS LANE ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    6501 DUCKETTS LN, ELKRIDGE 21075
    State reference precinct codes: 1016, 1021. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • DUNLOGGIN MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    9129 NORTHFIELD RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21042
    State reference precinct codes: 2013, 2022. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • ELKRIDGE ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    7075 MONTGOMERY RD, ELKRIDGE 21075
    State reference precinct codes: 1002. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • ELKRIDGE LANDING MID SCHOOL - CAFE AND GYM
    7085 MONTGOMERY RD, ELKRIDGE 21075
    State reference precinct codes: 1001. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • ELLICOTT CITY SR CTR - MEETING ROOM
    9401 FREDERICK RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21042
    State reference precinct codes: 2012. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • ELLICOTT MILLS MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    4445 MONTGOMERY RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21043
    State reference precinct codes: 2002, 2003. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • FOLLY QUARTER MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    13500 TRIADELPHIA RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21042
    State reference precinct codes: 3001. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • FOREST RIDGE ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    9550 GORMAN RD, LAUREL 20723
    State reference precinct codes: 6002. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • GLENELG HIGH SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    14025 BURNTWOODS RD, GLENELG 21737
    State reference precinct codes: 4002. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • GUILFORD ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    7335 OAKLAND MILLS RD, COLUMBIA 21046
    State reference precinct codes: 6013. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • GUILFORD PARK HIGH SCHOOL
    8500 RIDGELYS RUN RD, JESSUP 20794
    State reference precinct codes: 6007. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
    Not shown on the map; see address
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  • HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL - AUX GYM AND GYM
    8800 GUILFORD RD, COLUMBIA 21046
    State reference precinct codes: 6020. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • HAMMOND MID SCHOOL - GYM
    8100 ALADDIN DR, LAUREL 20723
    State reference precinct codes: 6003. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • HARPERS CHOICE MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    5450 BEAVERKILL RD, COLUMBIA 21044
    State reference precinct codes: 5009. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • HOLLIFIELD STATION ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    8701 STONEHOUSE DR, ELLICOTT CITY 21043
    State reference precinct codes: 2009. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL - AUX GYM AND MAIN GYM
    8700 ROUTE 108, ELLICOTT CITY 21043
    State reference precinct codes: 2004, 6006, 6011. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
    Not shown on the map; see address
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  • ILCHESTER ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    4981 ILCHESTER RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21043
    State reference precinct codes: 1005. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • JEFFERS HILL ELEM SCHOOL - CAFE AND GYM
    6001 TAMAR DR, COLUMBIA 21045
    State reference precinct codes: 6031. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • LAKE ELKHORN MID SCHOOL - CAFE AND GYM
    6680 CRADLEROCK WAY, COLUMBIA 21045
    State reference precinct codes: 6012. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • LAUREL WOODS ELEM SCHOOL - AUX GYM AND MAIN GYM
    9250 N LAUREL RD, LAUREL 20723
    State reference precinct codes: 6015. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • LIME KILN MIDDLE SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    11650 SCAGGSVILLE RD, FULTON 20759
    State reference precinct codes: 6028. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • LISBON ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    15901 FREDERICK RD, WOODBINE 21797
    State reference precinct codes: 4003. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • LONGFELLOW ELEM SCHOOL- CAFE
    5470 HESPERUS DRIVE, COLUMBIA 21044
    State reference precinct codes: 5002. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • LONG REACH HIGH SCHOOL - AUX GYM AND GYM
    6101 OLD DOBBIN LN, COLUMBIA 21045
    State reference precinct codes: 6021. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • MARRIOTTS RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL- AUX GYM AND MAIN GYM
    12100 WOODFORD DRIVE, MARRIOTTSVILLE 21104
    State reference precinct codes: 3005. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • MAYFIELD WOODS MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    7950 RED BARN WAY, ELKRIDGE 21075
    State reference precinct codes: 1003. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • MT HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    9440 OLD FREDERICK RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21042
    State reference precinct codes: 2007. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • MT VIEW MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    12101 WOODFORD DR, MARRIOTTSVILLE 21104
    State reference precinct codes: 3002. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
    Not shown on the map; see address
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  • MURRAY HILL MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    9989 WINTER SUN RD, LAUREL 20723
    State reference precinct codes: 6027. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • OAKLAND MILLS HIGH SCHOOL- AUX GYM AND MAIN GYM
    9410 KILIMANJARO ROAD, COLUMBIA 21045
    State reference precinct codes: 6005. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • PATAPSCO MIDDLE SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    8885 OLD FREDERICK RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21043
    State reference precinct codes: 2008. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • PATUXENT VALLEY MID SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    9151 VOLLMERHAUSEN RD, JESSUP 20794
    State reference precinct codes: 6001. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
    Not shown on the map; see address
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  • PHELPS LUCK ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    5370 OLDSTONE CT, COLUMBIA 21045
    State reference precinct codes: 6014. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
    Not shown on the map; see address
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  • RESERVOIR HIGH SCHOOL - AUX GYM AND MAIN GYM
    11550 SCAGGSVILLE RD, FULTON 20759
    State reference precinct codes: 5006. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • RIVER HILL HIGH SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND LOBBY
    12101 CLARKSVILLE PIKE, CLARKSVILLE 21029
    State reference precinct codes: 5010. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • ROCKBURN ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    6145 MONTGOMERY RD, ELKRIDGE 21075
    State reference precinct codes: 1012. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • ROGER CARTER COMMUNITY CENTER- GYM
    3000 MILLTOWNE DRIVE, ELLICOTT CITY 21043
    State reference precinct codes: 2001. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • RUNNING BROOK ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    5215 W RUNNING BROOK RD, COLUMBIA 21044
    State reference precinct codes: 5003, 5016. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • SCHOOLEY MILL PARK - MULTI-PURPOSE RM
    12975 HALL SHOP RD, HIGHLAND 20777
    State reference precinct codes: 5011, 5024. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • ST. JOHN'S LANE ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    2960 ST. JOHN'S LN, ELLICOTT CITY 21042
    State reference precinct codes: 2006. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
    Not shown on the map; see address
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  • ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH - MULTI-PURPOSE RM
    1125 ST. MICHAELS RD, MT. AIRY 21771
    State reference precinct codes: 4001. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
    Not shown on the map; see address
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  • SWANSFIELD ELEM SCHOOL - AUX GYM AND GYM
    5610 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA 21044
    State reference precinct codes: 5007. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • TRIADELPHIA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- CAFE AND CAFE LOBBY
    13400 TRIADELPHIA RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21042
    State reference precinct codes: 5001. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • WAVERLY ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    10220 WETHERBURN RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21042
    State reference precinct codes: 2011. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • WILDE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    5460 TRUMPETER RD, COLUMBIA 21044
    State reference precinct codes: 5004. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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  • WORTHINGTON ELEM SCHOOL - CAFETERIA AND GYM
    4570 ROUNDHILL RD, ELLICOTT CITY 21043
    State reference precinct codes: 2016. Vote at your assigned polling place; confirm with the election office.
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Races & candidates

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Attorney General of Maryland Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Maryland
Comptroller of Maryland Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Maryland
Governor of Maryland Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Maryland
  • Wes Moore Democratic · incumbent Election-stage party: Democratic
  • Dan Cox Republican Election-stage party: Republican
  • Andy Ellis Green Election-stage party: Green
  • Cathy White Working Class Party Election-stage party: Working Class Party
Howard County Board of Education Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
Howard County Clerk of the Circuit Court Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
  • Jen Terrasa Democratic Election-stage party: Democratic
Howard County County Council, District 1 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
  • Kevin Chin Democratic Election-stage party: Democratic
Howard County County Council, District 2 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
Howard County County Council, District 3 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
Howard County County Council, District 4 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
Howard County County Council, District 5 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
Howard County County Executive Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
Howard County Register of Wills Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
Howard County Sheriff Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
Howard County State's Attorney Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
  • Rich Gibson Democratic Election-stage party: Democratic
Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Maryland
Maryland Appellate Court Judge Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Maryland
Maryland Circuit Court Judge, District 5 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Maryland
Maryland Supreme Court Justice, District 4 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Maryland

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November 3, 2026 General Election — Howard County
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