The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

Maryland Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

Maryland voters will decide 2 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.

Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.

Commission on Judicial Disabilities Vacancies Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Allow the chair of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities to appoint former members to temporarily fill vacancies or allow the governor to appoint a substitute member or extend the term of an existing member

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

State Employee Collective Bargaining and Budget Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Require the budget submitted by the governor to provide for expenditures for wages, hours, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment provided by a memorandum of understanding that covers state employees and provides for statutory changes to collective bargaining for state employees, including requiring the selection of a neutral arbitrator and establishing a process of arbitration

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

Browse the full Maryland voter guide →  ·  Maryland primary date →

Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.