2028 outlook
10 electoral votes Safe Democratic

Will Maryland vote Republican or Democratic in 2028?

Probably Democratic. Maryland is reliably a Democratic-leaning state, which we rate Safe Democratic for 2028. Barring a large national shift, its 10 electoral votes are expected to go to the Democratic nominee again - though the 2028 candidates have not yet been set.

Is Maryland a swing state in 2028? No - Maryland is not a 2028 swing state. It is rated Safe Democratic and is not a top battleground.

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Maryland at a glance

  • Electoral votes10
  • 2028 ratingSafe Democratic
  • RegionSouth
  • CapitalAnnapolis
  • 2024 resultHarris (D)
  • 2020 resultBiden (D)
  • 2016 resultClinton (D)

How Maryland fits the 2028 map

Maryland has voted Democratic in each of the last three presidential elections, and we rate it Safe Democratic for 2028.

Maryland's 10 electoral votes are an important part of its party's base in the race to 270.

See the full picture on the 2028 electoral map and swing-state guide.

Voting in Maryland in 2028

Whatever Maryland does in November, you have to be registered first - and the rules are set by Maryland, not by Washington. Here is what applies here.

  • Registration deadline21 days by mail; same-day during early voting and Election Day
  • Register onlineYes
  • Same-day registrationYes
  • Automatic registrationYes, at the DMV
  • ID at the pollsNo document

Register to vote in Maryland (official vote.gov) - full Maryland registration guide

Quick answers

Maryland 2028: frequently asked questions

Is Maryland a swing state in 2028?
No. Maryland is rated Safe Democratic and is not considered a top battleground for 2028, though every state is contested.
How many electoral votes does Maryland have in 2028?
Maryland has 10 electoral votes for the 2028 election, based on the 2020 Census apportionment.
Who won Maryland in 2024?
Maryland was carried by Kamala Harris (Democratic) in the 2024 presidential election.
How has Maryland voted recently?
Maryland voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024.
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