League of Women Voters of Montgomery County Maryland

06/12/2026

Maryland’s Early Voting is now underway through June 18, and Election Day for the 2026 Primary is June 23. If you are a mail-in voter, now is the time to fill out and return your ballot. Remember you have three ways to return your mail-in ballot: In a drop box (see slide 1), by USPS (we recommend going to the post office and getting it postmarked in person!), or by taking it to your board of elections office or to the polling place on Election Day.
 
Make sure you only submit a replacement mail-in ballot if you received one! It will say “REPLACEMENT BALLOT INSIDE” on the envelope and will have a letter inside explaining this. Get all the information on the replacement ballots on the Mail-In Ballot Replacement page on www.Elections.Maryland.gov (see slide 5). You can also contact the MD BOE directly, as well as the Montgomery County Board of Elections, and LWVMC’s Voter Hotline (see slide 6) at 301-984-9585 for all your elections questions.
 
Remember, dis/misinformation is everywhere during elections. Be smart, use reliable sources, check the facts!

06/05/2026

🗓️ In-person for the 2026 Primary Election runs June 11-18, from 7 am to 8 pm each day.
voters can use any of 14 Early Voting Centers across the county. Text EV and your ZIP code to 77788 to find the closest Center. Or go to website and go to Voting > Early Voting for a list of locations and to check their wait times!

You can also do the following at an Early Voting Center:
🗳️Register AND vote on the same day using an approved proof of address.
🏠 Update your address if you are already registered.
✉️ Drop off a completed Mail-in Ballot.

Bring the League’s Voter’s Guide, or a print-out from VOTE411 so you remember what everything on the ballot means! 😉☝️ You may use your cell phone only for translation, identification, voting selections or to take a picture of your ballot (for personal use).

🚨Be aware: if you requested a Mail-in Ballot, but decide to vote in person at an Early Voting Center, you will be required to fill out a provisional ballot.

Can’t or don’t want to drive? There are bus routes serving each Early Voting location. Dont wait, get it done, make your voice count!

05/28/2026

Casting your Maryland ballot does not have to be confusing!

Whether you’re voting on Primary Election Day (June 23), during in-person Early Voting (June 11-18), or via Mail-in Ballot, help is only a phone call away.

Now through June 23, call our Voter Hotline at 301-984-9585 Monday through Friday from 10 am to 7 pm to talk to an experienced League volunteer. They can answer your election-related questions. Service is also available in Spanish from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Combatting election misinformation is vital for preserving our democracy! It starts with using reputable sources, whether that be or the or ‼️

05/27/2026

Casting your ballot does not have to be confusing!

Whether you’re voting on Primary Election Day (June 23), during in-person Early Voting (June 11-18), or via Mail-in Ballot, help is only a phone call away.

Through June 23, call our Voter Hotline at 301-984-9585 Monday through Friday from 10 am to 7 pm to reach an experienced League volunteer who will answer your election-related questions.
Service is also available in Spanish from 4 pm to 7 pm.

LWVMC Voter Hotline thru June 23
301-984-9585
Monday-Friday 10 am to 7pm
In Spanish Monday-Friday 4pm to 7 pm

05/21/2026

Join LWVMD on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00 PM for our next Democracy Dialogues event, a conversation about your rights at the polling place, including law enforcement, mail-in, accessibility, and so much more!
In this virtual event, we’ll hear from Deborah Jeon from ACLU-MD, Katherine Berry, the Deputy Administrator for the State Board of Elections, and Braden Stinar, Counsel for Disability Rights Maryland, as they dive into:
• Is law enforcement allowed at the polling place
• Your rights to mail-in ballots, drop boxes, and the post office
• Accessibility at the polling place and your rights as a voter
📅 June 2, 2026
🕐 7:00 - 8:00 PM
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
This discussion will help separate fact from fiction and build confidence in Maryland voters' rights.

Register to reserve your spot!

Civic Education and Voter Engagement

05/21/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT -n Seeking a Treasurer

The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County Maryland (LWVMC) is seeking a Treasurer to serve on the Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to use your organizational and financial skills to make a meaningful impact on local democracy. Whether you have professional financial experience, or simply enjoy working with budgets and details, the League welcomes dedicated volunteers who value transparency, collaboration, and community engagement. Learn more about the position here:

05/21/2026

Dear LWVMC Member,

You are invited to join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting, on Saturday, May 30! The meeting is open to all current members, and will give you a chance to learn about the chapter's many initiatives. You will also be able to vote on important League matters.

Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 9:30am
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville, 100 Welsh Park Dr. Rockville, MD 20850
Cost: $5 registration fee without lunch; $30 registration fee includes lunch
Please register by May 25 if you would like to order lunch.

Register HERE: https://lwvmocomd.org/content.aspx?page_id=31&club_id=513039

Remember, you must be signed in (find the "Member Login" button in the top right corner) to view this page and register. If you are having trouble with links in this message, try clicking on the "View in Browser" link at the top of this message. Be sure you are logged in before clicking the links.

You can view the 2026 Annual Meeting Workbook HERE: https://lwvmocomd.org/content.aspx?page_id=31&club_id=513039&action=login&sl=2458668057
The Workbook includes the meeting agenda, Committee reports, the slate of board members up for election, and more.

We look forward to seeing you at our Annual Meeting!

05/18/2026

Did you know that only 27% of registered voters participated in the 2022 primary election? This month’s free Trending Topics webinar (May 21 from 7-8pm EST on Zoom 💻) will investigate voter turnout trends in primary elections. We’ll discuss who is not showing up, what can be done to address barriers, and why primary participation matters to our democracy.

Panelists include: 
Sam Novey, Chief Strategist at the Center for Democracy and Civic Participation
Ralph Watkins, Co-chair of our Making Democracy Work Committee
Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Community Empowerment/Public Information Officer
 
To register and for more details, visit the Trending Topics webpage at 🔗 in bio. Thanks to our co-sponsored 🍎

05/17/2026

The Voter Guide is here, the Voter Guide is here!

The U.S. Constitution is missing a provision to inform voters about the candidates. The Voters' Guide fills that need.

05/14/2026