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“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Vote in Maryland's Election!
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Important 2024 Deadlines For Maryland Voters:
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Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
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Early Voting runs from October 24th - 31st- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at select locations in each County
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In-person on Election Day, November 5th- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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For more details: State-Specific Election Information
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Voter Registration:
Check Your Voter Registration Status Here.
Deadline: October 15
BUT, You can Register In-Person at your Polling Place
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Do You Have a Plan To Vote?
As people of faith, we understand that voting is not just a civic duty but a nearly sacred act, a way to express our values, advocate for justice, and uphold the dignity of all.
Early Voting:
Designated early voting centers will be open from October 24 through October 31st 2024, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
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Find your early voting center here:
Election Day:​
All polling places will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on November 5.
Do you know where your polling place is located?
Find Your Polling Place Here:
By Mail:
Anyone can now vote by mail without an excuse for not showing up in person. You must request a Mail In Ballot by October 29th.
Request a Mail In Ballot Here:
Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)
No Excuse Required - Anyone may request an absentee/mail-in ballot without providing a reason. the State Board of Elections has sent out applications for a mail-in ballot to all registered voters.
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Mail-in Ballot Requests
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By Mail from your local county board of elections
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Fax (form to your county Board of Elections)
Must be received by the Board of Elections by October 29, 2024​
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Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)
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Complete your Ballot
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Sign It, Seal It, Send It
Return your Ballot
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US Post Office
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in a designated drop box by 8 pm on November 5, 2024.
In-Person Voting
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Dates and Times - October 24 through October 31, 2024, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
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You may vote early at any early voting center in your jurisdiction of residence (en espanol).
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Vote on General Election Day (November 5, 2024)
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Times - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Election Day polling centers
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Accessible Voting - All of the early voting centers in Maryland are accessible to voters with disabilities.
Protect Democracy - 2024 Elections
This November, democracy is on the ballot in the national election, and the Unitarian Universalist Association's UU the Vote campaign will be active in organizing this effort around the country. And again, UULM-MD will be partnering with the Virginia UU State Action Network, the Reeb Project for Voting Rights of All Souls Church, UUs for Social Justice (UUSJ), and UU the Vote to coordinate the efforts of UU congregations and individuals in the region.
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Check out our Election Calendar to find election events through November 5.
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Since Maryland politics is dominated by one party, many local UUs believe that the votes of Maryland in the Presidential Electoral College are not in doubt this year and believe that they can be more impactful by being involved in Get-Out-the-Vote (GOTV) efforts in other, "swing" states that could determine who wins the highest office in our nation. However, we need to recognize that (1) Maryland has a highly competitive race for U.S. Senate, (2) three open House seats need to be filled with new Representatives, and (3) the ballot will include a critical referendum to enshrine reproductive rights in the Maryland Declaration of Rights (the State Constitution). This important amendment was strongly supported by UULM-MD, as it enshrines the provisions of Roe v. Wade in our State Consitution. As we did with marriage equality in 2012, we will be mobilizing Maryland UUs to get the word out about this amendment and urging voters to pass it.
UULM-MD will be taking the lead in organizing statewide to get Marylanders out to vote. Stay tuned for our UU the Vote efforts and step up to make your views heard.
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Our "Democracy" pages of this website contain many resources for you and your congregation, including:
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State-specific election information (MD, PA, VA, WV and DE)
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School Board races (important for book bans and LGBTQ+ issues)
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Circuit Court Judges (important for criminal justice issues)
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We even have special pages to help UUs "vote your values" and talk to others about issues in ways that reflect our faith's values. This is important since election outreach gives us opportunities to engage in relational organizing, doing deeper dives about our shared values and building community. After developing these skills with people we know, we can then reach out beyond our circle of family and friends to engage potential voters (e.g. using lists provided by movement partners such as  VoteForward, Reclaim Our vote, or State Voices).
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In addition, we created videos available to the public about voting that you can access in a YouTube playlist called Your Vote Matters. While they date from 2020, the information they provide is just as relevant today.
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Thanks for doing your part in governing!
