2020 Maryland elections

Maryland state elections in 2020 will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Its primaries were held on June 2, 2020.[1]

In addition to the U.S. presidential race, Maryland voters will elect all of its seats to the House of Representatives and 3 of 7 seats on the Maryland Court of Appeals. It will also vote on two ballot measures.[1]

Federal offices

President of the United States

Maryland has 10 electoral votes in the Electoral College.

United States House of Representatives

There are 7 U.S. Representatives in Maryland that will be up for election in addition to 1 open seat.[2]

State Judiciary

All three incumbents whose seats are up for reelection are running again.[3]

Ballot Measures

Question 2 would allow the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue sports betting licenses.[4]

Polling

On Question 2
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin
of error
Yes (for the amendment) No (against the amendment)
Change Research/Our Voice Maryland September 29 – October 2, 2020 650 (V) ± 4.55% 52% 29%
On whether gambling should be expanded to allow sports betting online in Maryland
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin
of error
Yes No Other Undecided
Goucher College February 13–18, 2020 332 (A) ± 5.3% 47% 43% 1%[lower-alpha 2] 9%
On whether gambling should be expanded to allow sports betting online in Maryland
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin
of error
Yes No Other Undecided
Goucher College February 13–18, 2020 381 (A) ± 5% 45% 49% >1%[lower-alpha 3] 6%

Notes

  1. Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. "Refused" with 1%
  3. "Refused" with >1%

References

  1. "Maryland elections, 2020". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  2. "Live: Maryland State Primary Election Results 2020". New York Times. June 5, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  3. "2020 Presidential General Election State Candidates List". Maryland State Board of Elections. September 18, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  4. Moore, Jack (September 17, 2020). "Election 2020 Maryland voter guide: What to know". WTOP News. Retrieved September 19, 2020.

Further reading


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