Maryland’s voter rolls are back in the national spotlight as the U.S. Department of Justice sues for access to the state’s unredacted voter records. With confusion and misinformation circulating, many Marylanders are left wondering how voter records are actually managed.

Voter registration in Maryland is governed by the National Voter Registration Act and Maryland law. These laws set clear rules for what information election officials can use, when records may be updated or removed, and how voters must be notified.

👉 LWVMD's blog post breaks down the official process in clear, plain language.