§ 3–102
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 3-102 (2026)
Title 3. Voter Registration
Subtitle 1. Registration -- Generally
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(a)
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may become registered to vote if the individual:
(i)
is a citizen of the United States;
(ii)
is at least 16 years old;
(iii)
is a resident of the State as of the day the individual seeks to register; and
(iv)
registers pursuant to this title.
(2)
Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, an individual under the age of 18 years:
(i)
may vote in a primary election in which candidates are nominated for a general or special election that will occur when the individual is at least 18 years old; and
(ii)
may not vote in any other election.
(b)
An individual is not qualified to be a registered voter if the individual:
(1)
has been convicted of a felony and is currently serving a court–ordered sentence of imprisonment for the conviction;
(2)
is under guardianship for mental disability and a court of competent jurisdiction has specifically found by clear and convincing evidence that the individual cannot communicate, with or without accommodations, a desire to participate in the voting process; or
(3)
has been convicted of buying or selling votes.