Cambridge, Maryland Public Records

The Maryland Bureau of Investigation also plays a role in supporting local law enforcement with investigative resources and data analysis, enhancing Dorchester County's ability to manage and utilize criminal records effectively.

Maryland residents can register online at elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration if they hold a Maryland driver's license or MVA-issued ID card; otherwise, registration is available by mail or in person at the local board, MVA offices, or participating state agencies. The registration deadline falls 21 days before any election. At the polls, Maryland requires no specific voter ID—voters simply provide their name and address for verification against registration records. Cambridge conducts municipal elections for mayor and city council on a separate cycle from federal and state contests, with the next municipal election expected in 2025 featuring staggered terms for these offices. Voters should confirm specific dates and candidate details with Cambridge City Hall or the Dorchester County Board. County-level races for County Council, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Clerk of Court, Register of Wills, and other constitutional officers typically appear during November general elections in gubernatorial years. Residents locate their assigned polling place through the Maryland State Board of Elections' Polling Place Search tool at elections.maryland.gov/voting/where.html by entering their name and birth date or full address. Under Maryland's Public Information Act, certain election materials are publicly accessible, including voter registration lists for legitimate purposes, campaign finance reports at campaignfinance.maryland.gov, candidate filing documents, and precinct-level results published after each election on the State Board website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Dorchester County saw approximately 56% voter turnout with roughly 12,500 ballots cast from approximately 22,500 registered voters; while Maryland overall favored Democratic candidates, the county leaned Republican in most races. The November 3, 2026 general election will bring several significant contests to Cambridge and Dorchester County voters. Neither of Maryland's U.S. Senate seats appears on this ballot—Senator Cardin's successor elected in 2024 and Senator Van Hollen both serve terms extending beyond 2026. However, Maryland's 36th state legislative district covering Dorchester County will elect delegates to the Maryland House of Delegates and potentially a state senator if that seat is contested. The gubernatorial race will be on the 2026 ballot, as Governor Moore's four-year term elected in 2022 expires in 2026. County offices including County Council seats and other constitutional officers elected to four-year terms in 2022—potentially Sheriff and similar positions—will appear on the ballot. Cambridge municipal offices may also be decided depending on the city's election calendar. Specific candidates and ballot questions will be determined during the 2026 primary and filing periods. Maryland voters can request mail-in ballots online at elections.maryland.gov/voting/absentee.html or by submitting an application to the Dorchester County Board of Elections; any registered voter may vote by mail without stating a reason, with applications accepted beginning 90 days before an election and completed ballots due by 8 PM on Election Day. Early voting operates at designated Dorchester County centers during the week preceding Election Day.