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.
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
Maryland 2028: frequently asked questions
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