2020 Maryland elections

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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]

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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

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. [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

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Question 1 Results by county
Yes:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
Question 1
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes2,033,60574.67
No689,97525.33
Total votes2,723,580100.00

Question 2

Question 2 Results by county Yes: 70-80% 60-70% 50-60% 2020 Maryland Question 2 results map by county.svg
Question 2 Results by county
Yes:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%

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

Question 2
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,904,09867.07
No934,95032.93
Total votes2,839,048100.00

Polling

On Question 2

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Yes (for the amendment)No (against the amendment)
Change Research/Our Voice Maryland [5] September 29 – October 2, 2020650 (V)± 4.55%52%29%

On whether gambling should be expanded to allow sports betting online in Maryland

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		YesNoOtherUndecided
Goucher College [6] February 13–18, 2020332 (A)± 5.3%47%43%1% [b] 9%

On whether gambling should be expanded to allow sports betting online in Maryland

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		YesNoOtherUndecided
Goucher College [6] February 13–18, 2020381 (A)± 5%45%49%>1% [c] 6%

Notes

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

References

  1. 1 2 "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.
  5. ↑ Change Research/Our Voice Maryland
  6. 1 2 Goucher College

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