League of Women Voters of Maryland

08/26/2026

Election Day is coming. Are you ready?

Don't wait until the last minute to figure out what's on your ballot or where you're supposed to vote.

VOTE411 is the League of Women Voters Education Fund's free, nonpartisan election resource that puts personalized voting information in one place.

Enter your address to:

📍 Find your polling place
🗳️ See what's on your ballot
✅ Check your voter registration
📅 Find upcoming debates and election information
📋 Explore voting rules and options in your state

Whether you're a first-time voter or have voted for years, taking a few minutes to make a voting plan now can make Election Day easier.

👉 Get started at https://www.vote411.org/

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08/25/2026

Local elections shape the communities we live in every day. 🗳️💙

From school boards and county councils to mayors and ballot questions, local elected officials make decisions about issues that affect Marylanders year-round.

Your local ballot matters—and your voice matters, too! Taking a few minutes to understand what’s on your ballot is an important first step toward participating in your community and making an informed choice.

Ready to get started?

🗳️ Explore your personalized ballot with VOTE411.
💙 Support civic education in Maryland by visiting LWVMD.org.

Don’t wait until Election Day to get informed. Check your ballot today and make your voting plan!

08/22/2026

Registering to vote is one of the simplest ways to make your voice heard—and in Maryland, there are multiple ways to get registered.

Whether you're registering for the first time, updating your address, or helping a friend get ready to vote, knowing your options is the first step toward participating in our democracy.

Ready to get started?

🔹 Register to vote through the Maryland State Board of Elections.

🔹 Visit VOTE411.org to check your registration, build your personalized ballot, and find your polling place.

🔹 Support the League of Women Voters of Maryland to help ensure every Marylander has access to free, nonpartisan election information.

08/21/2026

Voting rights have a history. So does the fight to protect them.

This week marks the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. For more than a century, the League of Women Voters has worked to empower voters and build a democracy where every eligible person can participate. The fight for a truly inclusive democracy continues today.

As another election season approaches, we cannot sit this one out.

Getting involved can start with a few simple steps:

✅ Check your voter registration.
🗳️ Use VOTE411 to learn what's on your ballot.
📍 Make a plan for when, where, and how you'll vote.
🤝 Support organizations working to protect voting rights and expand access to the ballot.

Every election is an opportunity to make your voice heard. Every voter who participates strengthens our democracy.

The work is not finished. And we need you in it.

👉 Get election ready at VOTE411.org and learn more about the League of Women Voters of Maryland at LWVMD.org.

08/11/2026

Power the Polls! Help Staff Your Local Polling Place

Strong elections depend on the people who make them happen. And right now, communities need people willing to step up. What can you expect?

GET TRAINED
Training is provided so you can feel prepared to serve.
GET PAID
Poll workers are compensated, although pay varies by location.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Poll workers are an essential part of our democracy, helping voters check in, navigate the voting process, and ensuring polling places run safely and smoothly.

We are grateful to the thousands of community members who step up to support our elections—and we hope you'll consider joining them.

Ready to help?
Sign up through Power the Polls and find out how you can serve your community in the next election. https://www.powerthepolls.org/LWV

08/06/2026

This week brought two major developments for voting rights.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais significantly weakens a key federal protection against discriminatory voting maps. At the same time, Maryland took an important step forward as Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2026 into law, strengthening protections against racial discrimination in state and local elections.

This victory in Maryland did not happen overnight. It reflects years of advocacy, coalition-building, and grassroots organizing by the League of Women Voters of Maryland and our partners.

Today also marks the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a reminder that expanding and protecting the freedom to vote has always required sustained civic engagement.

As we recognize this milestone, join us for Unite & Rise for Voting Rights on August 8, a nationwide day of action focused on voter education, engagement, and participation.

Learn more, get involved, and support voting rights at LWVMD.org and LWV.org.

08/04/2026

VICTORY! LWV announces a federal court victory that allows the League to resume registering new US citizens to vote at administrative naturalization ceremonies while the case proceeds. Read full statement: https://bit.ly/4pShsHr

07/29/2026

07/27/2026

The Maryland General Assembly is set to return for a Special Session on August 3rd. LWVMD is demanding that the Senate bring forth Special Elections for passage. This is a rare opportunity to fix a missed chance. Now is the time to empower voters, not keep them locked out.

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