Early Voting Starts Today. Let's Go Make Some Good Trouble!
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Good Trouble Circle
Today is the day. Starting this morning at 7:00 a.m., the doors are open. Early voting for the June 23 Democratic primary has begun right here in Queen Anne’s County.
That means you do not have to wait until Election Day. You do not have to squeeze your vote between work, school pickup, and dinner on one busy Tuesday. You have eight full days — today through Thursday, June 18 — to cast your ballot on your own schedule. That includes Saturday and Sunday.
“The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.” — Congressman John Lewis
Congressman John Lewis marched, bled, and gave his whole life so that every one of us could walk into a voting center and be counted. Early voting is one of the tools that makes that promise real. It gives shift workers, caregivers, seniors, and busy families a fair shot at the ballot box. Today, that tool is in your hands.
Where and When to Vote Early
Queen Anne’s County has two early voting centers. You can use whichever one is easier for you — you are not assigned to one.
EARLY VOTING AT A GLANCE
Dates: Thursday, June 11 – Thursday, June 18, 2026 (every day, weekend included)
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are in line by 8:00 p.m., you can still vote.
Where (pick either one):
• County Office Building — 110 Vincit St., Centreville, MD 21617
• Kent Island Fire Department — 1610 Main St., Chester, MD 21619
Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at your assigned polling place.
Not Registered Yet? You Can Still Vote.
Here is the good news a lot of people miss: in Maryland, you can register and vote at the same time during early voting. Just go to one of the two centers above and bring a document that shows where you live. That can be your MVA driver’s license or ID, a paycheck, a bank statement, a utility bill, or another government document with your name and address on it. You will register and vote in one trip.
Why Vote Early?
Think of early voting like beating the traffic. Same road, same destination — just less waiting and less stress. Here is what voting early does for you:
- It fits your life. Eight days. Mornings, evenings, and the weekend. You pick the time.
- It protects your vote. Life happens. A sick kid, a flat tire, a double shift on June 23. Voting early means nothing can knock you off course.
- It frees you up to help others. Once your ballot is in, you can spend Election Day giving a neighbor a ride or reminding a friend to vote.
What’s on the Ballot?
This primary is a big one. Democratic voters will choose nominees for Governor, U.S. House, State Senate, House of Delegates, County Commissioner, Sheriff, State’s Attorney, Judge of the Orphans’ Court, the Board of Education, and the Democratic Central Committee. These are the people who decide what happens to our schools, our farmland, our waterways, and our wallets.
Want to know who is running before you go? Visit our primary election guide and our Meet the People Behind the Ballot page right here at goodtroublecircle.org. We did the homework so you can vote with confidence.
Your Action Steps
- Pick your day. Any day between today and Thursday, June 18.
- Pick your place. Centreville or Chester — whichever is closer.
- Bring a friend. Voting is better together. Bring a neighbor, your church group, or your family.
- Spread the word. Share this post. Text three people right now and tell them early voting is open.
John Lewis told us to get in good trouble, necessary trouble. This week, good trouble looks like a short line, a simple ballot, and a sticker on your shirt. The doors are open until 8:00 p.m. tonight — and every night through June 18.
We’ll see you at the polls, Queen Anne’s County.
Good Trouble Circle is a civic engagement and community organizing initiative rooted in Democratic values and the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, serving Queen Anne’s County and the Eastern Shore. Text GTC to (443) 363-1131 to stay connected.
