Owner seats
The seven owner candidates receiving the most votes are elected in the owner classification.
YOUR INDUSTRY. YOUR REPRESENTATION.
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Maryland’s future.
2026 Board of Directors Election
Meet the horsemen seeking to represent you.
Explore their stories. Make an informed choice.
VOTING PERIODDecember 1–31, 2026
YOUR BALLOT7 owners + 7 trainers
RECEIPT DEADLINEDecember 31, 2026
Voting details ↓THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROGRESS
Meet your candidates.
Different perspectives. A shared commitment to Maryland racing. Read the profiles of the owners and trainers standing for election.
The order candidate’s names appear on this website, in the profile booklet and on the ballot are chosen at random.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR ELECTION
How the board is elected.
Members elect a 15-member Board of Directors: seven owners, seven trainers, and one at-large director.
Trainer seats
The seven trainer candidates receiving the most votes are elected in the trainer classification.
At-large seat
After those 14 seats are filled, the remaining candidate with the most votes across both categories is elected at large.
AT LARGE SEAT Select exactly seven owners and seven trainers on your ballot. The at-large seat is determined from the vote totals of the candidates who remain after the first 14 directors are elected. The final board therefore includes either eight owners and seven trainers, or seven owners and eight trainers.
Voter eligibility cutoff: November 1, 2026. To vote in this election, you must be a member as of the record date. Eligible members are owners and trainers licensed by the Maryland Racing Commission.
How long do directors serve?
Directors are elected for three years and remain in office until their successors are elected and qualified. Directors serve in the classification in which they run.
How are winners and ties determined?
Winners are determined by the largest plurality of votes; a majority of all votes cast is not required. All ties are resolved by drawing lots.
How do I protect the validity and privacy of my paper ballot?
Do not sign the ballot itself. Place it in the secrecy envelope, then place that envelope in the return envelope. Sign the return envelope. Select exactly seven candidates in each category and allow enough mailing time for receipt by December 31, 2026.
Who can vote, and what if I have not received a ballot?
The record date for the 2026 election is November 1, 2026. You must be a member as of that date to be eligible to vote. Members eligible to vote in this election are owners and trainers licensed by the Maryland Racing Commission. For questions about your membership or voting eligibility, contact MTHA at info@mdhorsemen.com or 410.902.6842. If you have not received a ballot, contact MTHA at info@mdhorsemen.com to check your eligibility.
How will I receive my ballot?
Paper ballots are mailed to the member’s address on record with their owner and/or trainer license with the Maryland Racing Commission. Members who provided an email address at the time of licensure will also receive an online ballot.
If you have not received a ballot, contact MTHA at info@mdhorsemen.com to check your eligibility.
How is double voting prevented?
Each ballot includes an Intelliscan Control Number, identified in the voting instructions as the “Ballot Control Number.” This unique number ensures that only one vote per member is counted, whether submitted by paper ballot or online. If multiple ballots are submitted using the same Ballot Control Number, only the first ballot received will be counted.
Does this election choose the association’s officers?
Members elect the directors. The Board of Directors elects the association’s officers annually.
MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT
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Voting runs December 1–31, 2026. Select exactly seven owner candidates and seven trainer candidates.
ALL BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BYDecember 31, 2026
Received, not postmarked. Please allow sufficient mailing time.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
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Review the final sample ballot or get help with the voting process.
