Voting After A Conviction
Election Law § 3-102 — not while serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment for a felony
In Maryland, an individual is not qualified to be a registered voter while the individual has been convicted of a felony and is currently serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment for the conviction.
Buying or selling votes. A conviction for buying or selling votes disqualifies an individual from being a registered voter, without the same limit to a current sentence.
| The question | The statute's answer |
|---|---|
| The questionWho may not register | The statute's answerA person currently serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment for a felony |
| The questionAfter the sentence of imprisonment | The statute's answerThe felony bar in this section no longer applies |
| The questionVote buying or selling | The statute's answerDisqualifying |
Registration at 16, guardianship and the registration process are not all on this page. Whether a particular conviction affects a particular person's right to vote is a question for the county election office or a licensed Maryland attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Md. Code, Elec. Law § 3-102 — Who may register to vote
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maryland attorney.