Board of Elections

Important 2024 Presidential Primary Election Dates:

  • April 19 @ 9:00 a.m. - Public Demonstration
  • April 23 @ 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to register to vote and update party affiliation
  • May 2 thru May 9 - Early Voting - Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • May 14, 2024 - Primary Election - Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • May 16 @ 10:00 a.m. - Mail In Ballot Canvass
  • May 22 @ 10:00 a.m. - Provisional Canvass
  • May 24 @ 10:00 a.m. - 2nd Mail In Ballot Canvass 

2024 Primary Democrat Ballot (103.06 KB)

2024 Primary Republican Ballot (88.11 KB)

The Garrett County Board of Elections is responsible for maintaining voter registration and overseeing the conduct of all State and Federal Elections held in Garrett County.

The Garrett County Board of Elections conduct a monthly meeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Board’s Office Conference Room located at 2008 Maryland Hwy. Suite 1 Mtn Lake Park, MD. All Board meetings are open to the public. Closed executive sessions, when deemed necessary, will commence at the end of the open meeting.

Election Security

How the State of Maryland protects our election system and data

Election Judges Needed

The Election board is in need of election judges throughout Garrett County. If this is something that interests you, just fill out the  application (101.83 KB) and return it to the office by mail, fax or email.

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Board of Elections Public Meeting Archive
Last Updated 1/30/2024 4:10pm
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Mail In Voting
Last Updated 3/8/2024 12:22pm
Any registered voter may vote by mail in ballot. To receive an mail in ballot, the voter must first apply by one of the following ways: 1) Online if you have a Maryland’s driver’s license or MVA-issued ID card: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1 2)... see more
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Candidate Information
Last Updated 11/7/2023 4:58pm
Candidacy Filing All county candidates for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election must file the appropriate candidacy paperwork, in person, at the Garrett County Board of Elections office located at 2008 Maryland Hwy, Suite 1, Mtn Lake Park, MD. Call 301-334-6985 to schedule an appointment or for... see more
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EV Early Voting
Last Updated 11/7/2023 4:58pm
Garrett County has two early vote centers for your convenience: Oakland Community Center 14 North 8th Street Oakland, MD 21550 View on Map Grantsville VFD Hall (Upstairs) 178 Springs Rd Grantsville, MD 21536 View on Map see more
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Register to Vote
Last Updated 11/8/2023 3:39pm
Visit the Maryland Department of Elections to download an application or apply online. Voter Registration Applications are also available in person at all Post Offices, Department of Social Services, Ruth Enlow Libraries, and at the Board of Elections Office. To register to vote a person must be: A... see more