Bill > HB221

This bill proposes to amend Maryland election law to allow voters to change their political party affiliation and vote with their new party on the same day, specifically during early voting or on primary election day at a polling place. Currently, voters must typically change their party affiliation before registration closes for an election to be eligible to vote in that election's primary. This change would require an amendment to the Maryland Constitution, which would be put before voters in the next general election in November 2026, and if approved, would then take effect.

Government Affairs

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0221?ys=2026RS