Maryland 2026 Elections and Political Phone Banking
What is on the Maryland ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and what live voter contact costs for a Maryland campaign.
Maryland at a glance
- General election
- U.S. House seats
- 8
- U.S. Senate race in 2026
- No
- Governor race in 2026
- Yes
- Registration deadline
- Election day (mail by Tue, Oct 13)
- Same-day registration
- Yes
- Early in-person voting
- Thu, Oct 22 to Thu, Oct 29
- Mail ballot request by
- Tue, Oct 27
- Voter registration
- vote.gov (MD)
Dates from Ballotpedia and state sources, compiled September 7, 2026. Same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day; mail/online registration deadline Oct 13, 2026. Mail-in ballot request deadline Oct 27, 2026 by mail, Oct 30 online, Nov 3 in person. See the full 2026 calendar.
On the Maryland ballot in 2026
- Governor
- All 8 U.S. House seats
- State legislative, county, municipal, judicial, and school board races set by state law
Phone banking cost for a Maryland campaign
HyperPhonebank prices by voter household, not by call or by minute, and the rate is the same in every state. Every program includes professional live callers, three attempts per household, the candidate's voice on voicemail, a campaign caller ID, and a real time dashboard. No hidden fees.
| Voter households | Rate per household | Program total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,500 | $0.62 | $1,551 |
| 5,000 | $0.57 | $2,853 |
| 10,000 | $0.47 | $4,711 |
| 25,000 | $0.35 | $8,670 |
| 50,000 | $0.28 | $14,230 |
Who should I vote for in Maryland?
Every Maryland candidate for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office scored on the Ballot Standard: 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance, from public records, the same way for every party.
- Maryland Governor: Cox vs. Moore
- Maryland Attorney General: Brown vs. Rutledge
- Maryland Comptroller: Dunn vs. Lierman
- MD-01: Harris vs. Schwartz
- MD-02: Olszewski vs. Wallace
- MD-03: Elfreth vs. Flowers
- MD-04: Ivey vs. McDermott
- MD-05: Boafo vs. Chaffee
- MD-06: Delaney vs. Ficker
- MD-07: Collier vs. Mfume
- MD-08: Raskin vs. Riley
How every Maryland underdog can still win
Precinct-level paths to victory for the trailing candidate in each Maryland U.S. Senate and U.S. House race: the net votes needed, where they are, and the odds with and without a plan.
2026 odds for Maryland and the nation
All forecasts- Will Democrat James Talarico defeat Ken Paxton in the 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race?TPG Forecast Ledger · updated Oct 15, 202654%Toss-up
- Will Susan Collins win reelection in the 2026 Maine Senate race against Troy Jackson?TPG Forecast Ledger · updated Oct 15, 202642%Toss-up
- Will Democrats win control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections?TPG Forecast Ledger · updated Oct 15, 202692%Very likely
- Will Republicans keep control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections?TPG Forecast Ledger · updated Oct 15, 202634%Unlikely
Maryland 2026 election questions
What is the Maryland voter registration deadline for 2026?+
Maryland offers same-day registration through election day; registration by mail must be received by October 13, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia 2026 registration deadlines, cross-checked where a Secretary of State calendar was available. Confirm with the Maryland election office before acting.
When does early voting start in Maryland in 2026?+
Early in-person voting in Maryland runs from October 22, 2026 through October 29, 2026. Mail ballot requests must be received by October 27, 2026. Voter identification calls should be complete before the first ballots are cast so the GOTV universe is set on day one.
When is the Maryland 2026 general election?+
The Maryland general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines and early voting windows are set by Maryland law; the official registration page for Maryland is linked from vote.gov.
What is on the Maryland ballot in November 2026?+
Maryland voters elect governor, all 8 u.s. house seats in 2026, along with state legislative, county, municipal, judicial, and school board races scheduled under state law.
How much does political phone banking cost in Maryland?+
HyperPhonebank pricing is the same in every state and is based on the number of voter households called. Rates run from $0.67 per household for small lists down to $0.26 per household at volume, with three attempts per household, live professional callers, and a real time dashboard included. A 10,000 household Maryland program is $4,711.
Outside money in Maryland
Every PAC, super PAC, leadership PAC and party committee registered in Maryland with real 2026 activity, and the independent expenditures aimed at Maryland federal races, from FEC filings.
AI in Maryland political ads
Since June 1, 2026, Maryland makes it a crime (up to 5 years and $5,000) to knowingly or recklessly create, use, or spread an AI deepfake that produces materially false information intended to sway a vote, suppress voting, or misstate election facts, with no disclosure safe harbor, and the State Board of Elections can sue to recover the cost of correcting election falsehoods.
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