# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 3. Voter Registration

### Subtitle 1. Registration -- Generally

#### Section 3-102

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Election Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)