Maryland Campaign Sign Laws: Polling Places and Removal
In Maryland, a "No Electioneering Beyond this Point" line is set as near as practicable to 100 feet from each polling-place entrance (25 to 100 feet in Montgomery County). Montgomery County polling-place signs must be removed by noon the day after the election, which is noon Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Every rule links to its official source, checked on October 26, 2026.
Not legal advice.
This is general information read from the official Maryland sources linked below on October 26, 2026. Cities, counties, the state transportation department and HOAs can add stricter rules. Check with your county elections office or your city's code enforcement office before you rely on a date.
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The Maryland rules, from official sources
Polling places
A "No Electioneering Beyond this Point" line is set as near as practicable to 100 feet from the entrance (25 to 100 feet in Montgomery County, on approval of the local board).
Md. Elec. Law 16-206
Montgomery County polling places: removal
Polling-place signs "must be removed by 12 noon the day after an election date." Non-compliance "can result in the issuance of a $500 civil citation for each sign in violation."
Noon, Wed Nov 4
Montgomery County Board of Elections sign sheet (PDF)
When do campaign signs have to come down in Maryland?
In Montgomery County, polling-place signs must be removed by 12 noon the day after the election, which is noon Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and a $500 civil citation can be issued for each sign left. We haven't verified a statewide Maryland removal deadline yet. Many removal deadlines come from city or county sign ordinances, so call your city or county code office.
How to stay inside the Maryland rules
Find the no-electioneering line
It's set as near as practicable to 100 feet from the polling-place entrance (25 to 100 feet in Montgomery County).
Get the owner's permission for every yard
Keep the list.
Take polling-place signs down first
In Montgomery County they must be down by noon the day after the election.
Write down where every sign went
You'll need it on take-down day.
Other states
Removal deadlines, polling-place distances and right-of-way rules for 16 states: Campaign sign laws by state.
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When do campaign signs have to be removed in Maryland?
In Montgomery County, polling-place signs must be removed by 12 noon the day after the election, which is noon Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and a $500 civil citation can be issued for each sign left. We haven't verified a statewide Maryland removal deadline yet. Many removal deadlines come from city or county sign ordinances, so call your city or county code office. Not legal advice.
How far do campaign signs need to be from a polling place in Maryland?
A "No Electioneering Beyond this Point" line is set as near as practicable to 100 feet from the entrance, or 25 to 100 feet in Montgomery County on approval of the local board (Maryland Election Law 16-206). Not legal advice.
Who is responsible for removing campaign signs in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Maryland says the candidate and the sign installer can be held jointly responsible. Not legal advice.
Laws on this page checked October 26, 2026. Not legal advice.
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