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Maryland 2026 Ballot Questions
Maryland voters decide constitutional changes for state labor, judicial appointments, and redistricting in 2026.
In brief
Maryland voters decide constitutional changes for state labor, judicial appointments, and redistricting in 2026. Maryland voters will approve or reject three constitutional amendments affecting state labor negotiations, judicial disability commissions, and congressional redistricting rules in 2026. Originally reported…
Statewide Ballot Questions
Maryland voters will approve or reject three constitutional amendments in 2026.
Question 1: Labor Arbitration
This amendment requires the governor to include budget funds for state employee pay and benefits agreements whether negotiated or decided by an arbitrator.
Question 2: Judicial Commission
This amendment allows temporary appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities when members are recused or their terms expire.
Question 3: Congressional Districts
This amendment clarifies that state constitutional standards apply only to legislative districts and allows state lawmakers to draw more partisan congressional districts.
What Voters Decide
A vote for each amendment changes state labor rules, judicial commission appointments, or congressional redistricting procedures.
Voter Impact
Voters determine whether state workers get binding arbitration decisions, temporary judicial appointments, or more partisan congressional districts.
2026 Election Date
The ballot questions appear on the Maryland ballot on October 7, 2026.
The takeaway
Maryland voters will approve or reject three constitutional amendments affecting state labor negotiations, judicial disability commissions, and congressional redistricting rules in 2026.
