Maryland state elections in 2020 were held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Its primaries were held on June 2, 2020.
In addition to the U.S. presidential race, Maryland voters elected all of its seats to the House of Representatives and 3 of 7 seats on the Maryland Court of Appeals. It also voted on two ballot measures.
Federal offices President of the United States
Maryland had 10 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Democrat Joe Biden won all of them with 65% of the popular vote.
United States House of Representatives
There were 7 U.S. Representatives in Maryland that were up for election in addition to 1 open seat. 7 Democrats and 1 Republican were returned. No seats changed hands.
State judiciary All three incumbents whose seats were up for reelection ran again.
Ballot measures
Question 1
Question 2
Question 2 would allow the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue sports betting licenses.
Polling On Question 2 Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error Yes (for the amendment) No (against the amendment)Change Research/Our Voice MarylandChange Research/Our Voice MarylandSeptember 29 – October 2, 2020650 (V)± 4.55%52%29%
On whether gambling should be expanded to allow sports betting online in Maryland Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error Yes No Other UndecidedGoucher CollegeGoucher CollegeFebruary 13–18, 2020332 (A)± 5.3%47%43%1%9%
On whether gambling should be expanded to allow sports betting online in Maryland Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error Yes No Other UndecidedGoucher CollegeFebruary 13–18, 2020381 (A)± 5%45%49% >1%6%
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(State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)