Maryland has been a reliably Democratic state since 1992 and Hillary Clinton is expected to win the state’s 10 electoral votes.
Senator Barbara Mikulski (Democratic) is up for re-election and expected to easily win.
Maryland Political Facts
Governor: Larry Hogan (Republican) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 8
- Rep. Elijah Cummings (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Steny Hoyer (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. C. Ruppersberger (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Chris Van Hollen (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. John Sarbanes (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Donna Edwards (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Andy Harris (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. John Delaney (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
Electoral Votes: 10
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 8 p.m.
- Maryland Voting Information
- Notes: n/a
Past Maryland Presidential Election Results
Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
2012 | Obama | 61% | Romney | 37% |
2008 | Obama | 62% | McCain | 36% |
2004 | Kerry | 56% | Bush | 43% |
2000 | Gore | 57% | Bush | 40% |
1996 | Clinton | 54% | Dole | 38% |
1992 | Clinton | 50% | Bush | 36% |
1988 | Dukakis | 48% | Bush | 51% |
1984 | Mondale | 47% | Reagan | 53% |
1980 | Carter | 47% | Reagan | 44% |
1976 | Carter | 53% | Ford | 47% |
1972 | McGovern | 37% | Nixon | 61% |
1968 | Humphrey | 44% | Nixon | 42% |
1964 | Johnson | 66% | Goldwater | 34% |
1960 | Kennedy | 54% | Nixon | 46% |
Maryland State Facts
Population (2010 census): 5,773,552
Population Rank By State: 19
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 3.5%
Capital: Annapolis
Largest City: Baltimore
State Nickname: Free State; Old Line State