Mark your calendars! The 2024 Presidential General Election is set for November 5, 2024, with Early Voting running from October 24 to October 31. Make sure to participate and make your voice heard.
To vote by mail, you must request a mail-in ballot from the State Board of Elections (click here) or your local Garrett County board:
Garrett County
2008 Maryland Highway, Suite 1
Mountain Lake Park MD 21550
301-334-6985
301-334-6988 (Fax)
http://garrettcounty.org/board-of-elections
Email Address: sfratz@garrettcounty.org
Directions To This Location
Your request for a mail-in ballot for the Presidential General Election must be submitted as follows:
- If you want to receive your ballot by mail or fax, your request must be received (not just mailed) by Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
- If you want to receive your ballot via the internet, your request must be received by 5:00 PM, Friday, November 1, 2024 for a request sent in the mail, or by 11:59 PM, Friday, November 1, 2024 for a request sent by fax or submitted online.
- If you hand deliver your request and the ballots are ready, you can pick up your mail-in ballot. You may take your mail-in ballot with you and return it by mail or you can vote it at the local board office and give it to an election official.
- The deadline to request a mail-in ballot in person is election day, November 5, 2024 by 8:00 PM. Please visit your local board of elections’ website for hours of operation.
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in a designated ballot drop box (en espanol) by 8:00 PM on November 5, 2024 for the Presidential General Election.
To vote in person, Marylanders can vote during early voting or on election day:
- For the 2024 Presidential General Election, early voting will be available from Thursday, October 24, 2024 through Thursday, October 31, 2024 (including Saturday and Sunday) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. You can vote early at any early voting center in the county you live in (en espanol).
- The Presidential General Election day is November 5, 2024 from 7 am to 8 pm. To vote in person on election days, vote at your assigned polling place.
Below you will find information on:
- Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)
- Vote Early (Thursday, October 24, 2024 – Thursday, October 31, 2024)
- Vote on Election Day (Presidential General Election Day is November 5, 2024.)
- Accessible Voting
Find Your Voting Location
Not sure where to vote? Use the interactive map to locate your precinct or check here for a list of voting locations. Staying informed is key to ensuring a smooth voting experience!
- Garrett County Election Precinct 1 – Swanton, Swanton Community Center, 3335 Swanton, Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
- Garrett County Election Precinct 2 – Friendsville, Friendsville Elementary School, 841 First Avenue, Friendsville, MD 21531
- Garrett County Election Precinct 3-1 – Grantsville, Grantsville VFD Hall (Upstairs), 178 Springs Road, Grantsville, MD 21536
- Garrett County Election Precinct 3-2 – Jennings, Grantsville VFD Hall (Upstairs), 178 Springs Road, Grantsville, MD 21536
- Garrett County Election Precinct 4 – Bloomington, Bloomington Fire Hall, 77 North Branch Avenue, Bloomington, MD 21523
- Garrett County Election Precinct 5 – Accident, Accident Fire Hall, 109 S. South Street, Accident, MD 21520
- Garrett County Election Precinct 6 – Sang Run, Garrett County Fair-Ag Building, 270 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541
- Garrett County Election Precinct 7 – East Oakland, Oakland Community Center, 14 N 8th Street, Oakland, MD 21550
- Garrett County Election Precinct 8-1 – Ryan’s Glade, Pleasant Valley Community Center, 975 Joni Miller Road, Oakland, MD 21550
- Garrett County Election Precinct 8-2 – Red House, Pleasant Valley Community Center, 975 Joni Miller Road, Oakland, MD 21550
- Garrett County Election Precinct 9 – Finzel, Route 40 Elementary School, 17764b National Pike, Frostburg, MD 21532
- Garrett County Election Precinct 10 – Deer Park, Deer Park Town Hall, 100 Church Street, Deer Park, MD 21550
- Garrett County Election Precinct 11 – The Elbow, Avilton Community Center, 8295 Avilton-Lonaconing Road, Lonaconing, MD 21539
- Garrett County Election Precinct 12 – Bittinger, Bittinger Fire Hall, 176 Brenneman Road, Bittinger, MD 21522
- Garrett County Election Precinct 13 – Kitzmiller, Kitzmiller Community Center, 288 West Main Sreet, Kitzmiller, MD 21538
- Garrett County Election Precinct 14-1 – West Oakland, Oakland Community Center, 14 N 8th Street, Oakland, MD 21550
- Garrett County Election Precinct 14-2 – Crellin, Crellin Elementary School, 115 Kendall Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
- Garrett County Election Precinct 15 – Avilton, Avilton Community Center, 8295 Avilton-Lonaconing Road, Lonaconing, MD 21539
- Garrett County Election Precinct 16 – Mountain Lake Park, Southern High School, 345 Oakland Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
- EV Early Voting – Early Voting Center – South, Oakland Community Center, 14 N 8th Street, Oakland, MD 21550 | North, Grantsville VFD Hall (Upstairs), 178 Springs Road, Grantsville, MD 21536
Garrett County Sample Ballot
To help you prepare for Election Day, here is the State of Maryland, Garrett County Sample Ballot. Review the candidates and issues ahead of time to make your voting process easier and quicker.
Election Security: How Maryland Protects Your Vote
Maryland’s election officials are dedicated to maintaining the security and integrity of our voting systems. With a focus on cybersecurity best practices, your data is safeguarded through strict protocols. Voting systems are never connected to the Internet, and we use encrypted devices to securely transfer election results. Regular audits and testing ensure that our processes remain accurate and reliable, giving voters peace of mind that their vote is counted correctly.
Voting is one of the most important ways to participate in our democracy. With multiple voting options, a secure election process, and resources like the sample ballot, Garrett County voters are well-equipped to take part in the 2024 Presidential General Election. Make sure you’re prepared, stay informed, and most importantly—get out and vote!