With Election Day approaching, Maryland voters may have questions about how to cast their ballots, what happens if something goes wrong and when their votes are counted.
Voters have several options for participating in this year's general election, including voting early in person or submitting a mail-in ballot. But the process can raise questions, from how mail ballots are verified to what voters should do if they make a mistake on their ballot.
There are also procedures in place for unexpected problems at polling places. If voting machines stop working, election officials have ways to continue the voting process. And voters whose eligibility cannot immediately be confirmed may be able to cast a provisional ballot to get their vote in.
Knowing
what to expect can help Maryland voters navigate the voting process with confidence, whether they cast their ballots in person or by mail.
The USA TODAY Network breaks down five common Maryland voting questions in a series of videos, explaining what voters need to know before they hit the polls.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Voting in Maryland? Here's what to know before you cast your ballot
