Harford County Election Day 2026 (Nov. 3): Polling Places, Drop Boxes & What's on the Ballot

by Josh Tessier

By Josh Tessier, Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty Updated Oct. 30, 2026

Election Day in Harford County is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You must vote at your assigned polling place (look it up with the state Voter Look-up). Early voting ran Oct. 22-29 and is over. Mail-in ballots can go in any Harford drop box until 8 p.m. Nov. 3 or be postmarked by Nov. 3.

Photo: "I Voted stickers sheet" by Joe Hall, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Not taken in Harford.

When are the polls open in Harford County?

Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In line at 8? Stay in line. The state says anyone in line at 8 p.m. gets to vote.
Where: Only at your assigned polling place

The state says the best time to vote on Election Day is between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

How to find your Harford County polling place

On Election Day, you can't just go anywhere. You have to vote at the polling place tied to your home address.

Here's how to find it in 1 minute:

Go to the state's Voter Look-up.
Type your name, birth date and ZIP code.
It shows your polling place. It can also show your sample ballot.

You can also use the county's Where to Vote page.

Heads up: The 4 early voting centers (Bel Air, Edgewood, Havre de Grace and Jarrettsville) are not Election Day sites for everyone. Only go there on Nov. 3 if the Voter Look-up says it's your polling place.

Not registered? You can still register and vote on Election Day at your polling place. Bring a document that proves where you live, like your MVA license or ID card, or a bill, bank statement or paycheck with your address.

Moved lately? If you moved and didn't update your address, you may have to vote a provisional ballot. The state says your votes still count as long as you fill out and sign the provisional ballot form.

Ballot drop box locations in Harford County

All 5 drop boxes take mail-in ballots until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Drop box	Address	Directions
Aberdeen Activity Center (Aberdeen Senior Center)	7 Franklin Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001	Map
Edgewood Recreation Center	1980 Brookside Drive, Edgewood, MD 21040	Map
Harford County Board of Elections office	133 Industry Lane, Forest Hill, MD 21050	Map
Jarrettsville Fire Hall (Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company)	3825 Federal Hill Road, Jarrettsville, MD 21084	Map
McFaul Activity Center	525 W. MacPhail Road, Bel Air, MD 21014	Map

Havre de Grace doesn't have a drop box on the list. Aberdeen is the closest one. The county says its drop boxes are under 24/7 video watch.

Mail-in ballots: how to get yours counted

Already have your mail-in ballot? Pick one way to return it:

Drop box: Any box above, by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
Board of Elections: Hand it in at 133 Industry Lane, Forest Hill, by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
Mail: It must be postmarked on or before Nov. 3. A mailbox drop on Election Day might not get that day's postmark, so a drop box is safer this late.

Sign the oath on the envelope before you return it. Got a mail-in ballot but want to vote in person? You can, but you'll vote a provisional ballot.

Still need a mail-in ballot? The state's vote page lists Friday, Oct. 30 as the last day to ask for an emailed ballot online. (An earlier state notice said Oct. 29, so don't count on it.) The county says you can also apply in person at the Board of Elections office until 8 p.m. Nov. 3. Confirm before you go. Honestly, if it's this late, voting in person on Nov. 3 is the simpler move.

What's on the 2026 Harford County ballot

Your exact ballot depends on where you live. Here are the offices and questions on Harford County ballots this year. No names here, just the list. To see your own ballot, use the Voter Look-up or the official Harford County sample ballot (PDF).

State and federal races

Governor and Lt. Governor
Comptroller
Attorney General
U.S. Representative in Congress (District 1)
State Senator (your legislative district)
House of Delegates (your legislative district)
Appellate Court of Maryland judge (a yes or no vote on keeping a judge in office)

Harford County races

County Executive
County Council President
County Council member for your district (Districts A through F)
Sheriff
State's Attorney
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Register of Wills
Board of Education member for your district

Statewide ballot questions (all 3 are changes to the Maryland Constitution)

Question 1: Whether the governor's budget must include money for pay and benefit deals between the state and state workers.
Question 2: Whether temporary members can be appointed to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities when a member steps aside or a term ends.
Question 3: Rules about election districts for the General Assembly and for Congress, including review of congressional maps by the Supreme Court of Maryland.

Read the full wording of each question on the state's 2026 ballot questions page before you go. It takes about 5 minutes. You can bring your marked sample ballot into the booth to help you.

Election night results

Results post on harfordvotes.gov on election night, after the polls close at 8 p.m. Those first numbers are unofficial. Mail-in and provisional ballots keep getting counted in the days after Nov. 3, so totals can change.

Early voting (Oct. 22-29, now closed)

Early voting in Harford County ran Thursday, Oct. 22 through Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. It's over. If you didn't vote early or by mail, vote on Nov. 3 at your polling place.

For the record, the 4 early voting centers were:

McFaul Activity Center, 525 W. MacPhail Road, Bel Air
Edgewood Recreation Center, 1980 Brookside Drive, Edgewood
Havre de Grace Activity Center, 351 Lewis Lane, Havre de Grace
Jarrettsville Fire Hall, 3825 Federal Hill Road, Jarrettsville

If you already voted early or your mail-in ballot is in, you're done. You can't vote again on Nov. 3.

Quick Election Day checklist

Look up your polling place before you leave home.
Check your sample ballot so nothing surprises you.
Not registered? Bring proof of where you live.
Mail-in ballot still on the counter? Take it to a drop box by 8 p.m.
In line at 8 p.m.? Stay put. You still get to vote.

The only line I like is a short one at the polls. Go mid-day if you can.

Live in Bel Air, Edgewood, Havre de Grace or Jarrettsville? Check out my town guides. Questions about your neighborhood? Call or text me at (443) 617-2099 or email Joshua@leetessier.com. Happy to help.

Josh Tessier, Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty

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FAQ

What time do polls close in Harford County on Election Day?

Polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. They open at 7 a.m. If you're in line at 8 p.m., you can still vote.

Can I still vote early in Harford County?

No. Early voting ended Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Vote at your assigned polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where can I drop off my mail-in ballot in Harford County?

At any of the 5 drop boxes by 8 p.m. Nov. 3: Aberdeen Activity Center (Aberdeen Senior Center), 7 Franklin Street, Aberdeen; Edgewood Recreation Center, 1980 Brookside Drive, Edgewood; Harford County Board of Elections office, 133 Industry Lane, Forest Hill; Jarrettsville Fire Hall, 3825 Federal Hill Road, Jarrettsville; or McFaul Activity Center, 525 W. MacPhail Road, Bel Air.

What's on the Harford County ballot in 2026?

State races for Governor and Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, U.S. Congress, State Senate, House of Delegates and an Appellate Court judge. County races for County Executive, County Council President, County Council Districts A through F, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills and Board of Education. Plus 3 statewide ballot questions. See the official sample ballot: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/general_ballots/Harford.pdf

How do I find my polling place in Harford County?

Use the state's Voter Look-up at https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/VoterSearch. Enter your name, birth date and ZIP code, and it shows your polling place.

Can I register and vote on Election Day in Harford County?

Yes. You can register at your polling place on Nov. 3. Bring a document that proves where you live, like your MVA license or ID card, or a bill, bank statement or paycheck with your address.

Dates and places come from the Maryland State Board of Elections and the Harford County Board of Elections as of Oct. 30, 2026. They can change, so check the official sites before you go.

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Josh Tessier, Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty | (443) 617-2099 | Joshua@leetessier.com