Maryland

Measures & reform

Why this matters: A ballot measure puts a question to voters directly. Election reforms change how elections themselves work, such as how votes are counted or who draws district lines.

Statewide measures on the November 3 ballot

• Question 1: Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026
  Referred by the legislature · Constitutional amendment
• Question 2: Temporary Appointments on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities
  Referred by the legislature · Constitutional amendment
• Question 3: Election Districts – General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
  Referred by the legislature · Constitutional amendment

Election reforms in Maryland

• Ranked-choice voting: State and federal elections
  Not used
• Ranked-choice voting: Local elections
  Used locally
• Redistricting: U.S. House districts
  Legislature
• Redistricting: State legislative districts
  Other
• Primary elections
  Closed
• Automatic voter registration
  In place
• Same-day registration
  Including Election Day
• Legislative term limits
  No limit

Each measure and reform page cites its sources.