Early Voting Turnout 2018 vs 2014...

from the Baltimore Sun

Comparing early voting turnout with Maryland's last midterm primary

Like the previous midterm election in 2014, early voting in Maryland’s primary is open for eight days and starts and ends on a Thursday. Four years ago, there were hard-fought contests for governor in both the Democratic and Republican parties. This cycle there is a crowded Democratic primary while incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is running unopposed.

Early voting runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 14-21 at 78 locations. In 2014, early voting was at the same times June 12-19 at 63 locations.

Maryland primary early voting turnout:

Day.....2014.....2018
Day 1....20,382....31,024
Day 2....17,115....25,583
Day 3.....9,024....13,120
Day 4.....6,548....11,794
Day 5....18,090......—
Day 6....19,064......—
Day 7....21.407......—
Day 8....29,960......—

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections

Who's voting? Democrat turnout is higher than Republican (2.85% of registered Democrats vs. 1.88% of Registered Republicans). Where are they voting? In outlying counties (Carolyn- 2.86%, Kent- 4.47%, Somerset- 3.29% & Talbot- 5.76%) more than Baltimore City-2.38% /Baltimore County-2.53%.