Governor Hogan announced that all Maryland residents will be mailed an absentee ballot REQUEST FORM. If you’d like the safety and convenience of mailing in your ballot, DON’T WAIT – REQUEST YOUR BALLOT TODAY! This will help lessen the last minute crush on the Board of Elections. Here's how you can request a mail in ballot: 1. Online if you have a Maryland driver’s license or MVA-issued ID card. Click the following link to begin the request, even if you have already registered