PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – ?Sept. 18, 2026? – The Calvert County Board of Elections advises voters that four secure ballot drop boxes are available throughout the county for the 2026 general election. Voters may return completed mail-in ballots by mail using the postage-paid return envelope or by placing them in an official ballot drop box at one of the following locations: 

• Calvert County Board of Elections, 30 Duke St. (behind the Community Resources Building), Prince Frederick 

• Fairview Library, 8120 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings 

• Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 

• Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby 

All ballot drop boxes are secure and monitored, and only authorized election officials have access. Ballots are collected daily. The drop boxes are not operated by the U.S. Postal Service. 

Voters are reminded to seal the return envelope and sign the oath on the envelope. Ballots that are not properly sealed or signed may not be counted. The ballot for this election is two pages and voters are encouraged to return both pages in the sealed envelope. 

 Mail-in ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day, Nov. 3, to be counted. Ballots returned to a designated ballot drop box must be deposited by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.  

To vote by mail, voters must request a mail-in ballot. For more information or to request a mail-in ballot, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/VoteByMail.  

For questions or additional information, contact the Calvert County Board of Elections at 410-535-2214 or elections@calvertcountymd.gov. For more information on the Maryland election, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Vote.  

The Calvert County Board of Elections conducts all federal, state and local elections in accordance with Maryland election law. The board is committed to ensuring fair, accurate and accessible elections for all eligible voters in Calvert County through voter education, election administration and community outreach. 

Find information on Calvert County Government services online at?www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay connected with Calvert County Government through the mobile app, newsletters, social media and more at?www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/StayInformed.