A clear guide to statewide and county-level measures on the 2026 ballot
Ballot questions can reshape Maryland’s laws, budgets, taxes, schools, and local governance. MDBayNews breaks down every statewide and major county-level ballot measure so voters can understand what the proposal actually says and what it would do in practice.
Simple explanations. No legal jargon. No endorsements.
Statewide Ballot Questions (2026)
(This section updates as the Maryland General Assembly finalizes measures.)
County-Level Referendums
MDBayNews focuses on counties where ballot measures most frequently appear.
How Ballot Questions Are Added in Maryland
A short explainer to help Maryland voters:
Ballot measures can come from:
- The Maryland General Assembly
- County councils
- Charter Review Commissions
- Citizen petitions
- State commissions or task forces
Most statewide questions appear because they are required for:
- state bond approvals
- charter amendments
- constitutional changes
MDBayNews will update this section as new proposals move forward.
Coverage Note
MDBayNews explains all ballot questions factually and clearly.
We do not endorse measures.
Opinion and analysis appear only in clearly marked editorial content.