Early Voting Starts Today in Montgomery County: Where to Vote

Early voting for the November 3 general election starts today, Thursday, October 22, at 14 early voting centers across Montgomery County. Centers are open every day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Thursday, October 29, including Saturday and Sunday, according to the Montgomery County Board of Elections.

You can vote at any of the 14 centers, not just the one closest to home. To find the nearest one, text EV and your ZIP code to 77788. The Board of Elections posts wait times for each center during early voting.

Who’s on the ballot

• Moderately MOCO’s 2026 Candidate Introduction Series, with introductions from candidates on the ballot.
• The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County’s 2026 general election voters’ guide, and VOTE411 for a personalized ballot.
• Bethesda Today’s 2026 general election voters guide.

Where to vote early

• Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg 20877
• Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville 20853
• Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus 20872
• Isiah “Ike” Leggett Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe St., Rockville 20850
• Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown 20874
• Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase 20815
• Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville 20866
• Mid-County Community Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring 20906
• Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center, 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville 20850
• Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac 20854
• Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Station (The Ballroom), 17921 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring 20860
• Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring 20910
• Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 20902
• White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring 20904

The Silver Spring Civic Building’s accessible entrance is between Ellsworth and Pershing, according to the Board of Elections. Ride On buses serve the centers; the county has route information.

Before you go

• Not registered? You can register and vote the same day at an early voting center with an approved proof of address. The State Board of Elections explains what counts.
• Requested a mail-in ballot? You can still vote in person, but you need to cancel the mail-in ballot first or you will vote a provisional ballot. The county explains how to cancel.
• Already filled out a mail-in ballot? You can drop it off at any early voting center.
• Want to see your ballot first? The State Board of Elections posts Montgomery County’s sample ballots.

We covered the rest of the rules, from the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County’s announcement, on Tuesday.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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