2020 Maryland elections

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Maryland state elections in 2020 were 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 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.[1]

Federal offices

President of the United States

Main articles: 2020 United States presidential election in Maryland, 2020 Maryland Democratic presidential primary, and 2020 Maryland Republican presidential primary

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

Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland

There were 7 U.S. Representatives in Maryland that were up for election in addition to 1 open seat.[2] 7 Democrats and 1 Republican were returned. No seats changed hands.

State judiciary

All three incumbents whose seats were up for reelection ran again.[3]

Ballot measures

Question 1

Question 1
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 2,033,605 74.67
No 689,975 25.33
Total votes 2,723,580 100.00

Question 2

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

Question 2
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 1,904,098 67.07
No 934,950 32.93
Total votes 2,839,048 100.00

Polling

On Question 2
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
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[a]
Margin
of error
Yes No Other Undecided
Goucher College February 13–18, 2020 332 (A) ± 5.3% 47% 43% 1%[b] 9%
On whether gambling should be expanded to allow sports betting online in Maryland
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Yes No Other Undecided
Goucher College February 13–18, 2020 381 (A) ± 5% 45% 49% >1%[c] 6%

Notes

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

References

  1. ^ a b "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