2020 Maryland elections

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

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

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[lower-alpha 1]		 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[lower-alpha 1]		 Margin
of error		 Yes No Other Undecided
Goucher College February 13–18, 2020 332 (A) ± 5.3% 47% 43% 1%[lower-alpha 2] 9%
On whether gambling should be expanded to allow sports betting online in Maryland
Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[lower-alpha 1]		 Margin
of error		 Yes No Other Undecided
Goucher College February 13–18, 2020 381 (A) ± 5% 45% 49% >1%[lower-alpha 3] 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.

Further reading

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