Ross Goldstein

State residents seeking to vote in either the Democratic or Republican Feb. 12 presidential primaries have until 9 p.m. this evening to register with the state board of elections or an individual’s local board of elections.

The state operates under a closed primary system, meaning only those who register as Democrats or Republicans can vote in their respective party’s primary. Registered Independents will not be allowed to vote in the Democratic or Republican primaries.

Record voter turnout has been seen in early primary and caucus states like Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.

Despite the possibility of a large turnout in Maryland, the state board of elections is not planning any unusual activities to prepare for such an event.