Local boards of elections across Maryland begin canvassing mail-in ballots today following Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary election, marking the next step before election officials certify the results.

Counties run Maryland’s elections. Local boards of elections recruit, train, and manage election judges. They secure ballot storage. They operate early voting sites and polling places. They carry out the day-to-day work that keeps the process credible and accessible for residents.

During the canvass, bipartisan teams at each local board review mail-in ballot envelopes, verify voter eligibility, and tabulate ballots accepted under Maryland law. Local boards will continue releasing updated vote totals as they complete each canvassing session.

Members of the public may observe the canvass at their local boards of elections. Each local board posts its canvassing schedule, including dates, times, and locations, on its website.

While many races have clear winners, the canvass remains an important part of Maryland’s election process. Mail-in ballots, provisional ballots, and other eligible ballots received within the applicable deadlines can affect close contests before local boards certify the results.

The State Board of Elections will continue updating unofficial election results as local boards report new vote totals throughout the canvassing process.

Stay tuned to Conduit Street for continued coverage of Maryland’s 2026 primary election.