Voter Education
TU is committed to nonpartisan voter education. Use the resources on this page to learn about important dates and make a voting plan.
Important Dates for Maryland Voters
- September 16, 2025 — National Voter Registration Day
- June 9, 2026 – last day to register online or by mail to vote in the primary election
- June 18-25, 2026 – early voting in primary election*
- June 26, 2026 – last day to request mail-in ballot for primary election
- June 30, 2026 – primary election
- October 13, 2026 — last day to register online or by mail to vote in midterm election
- October 22-29, 2026 — early voting in midterm election*
- October 30, 2026 — last day to request mail-in ballot for general election
- November 3, 2026 — midterm election*
*in-person voter registration possible
Voting Plan Steps
1
Register to Vote
Use Towson University’s voter engagement portal to register to vote, update your voter registration information and sign up for election deadline reminders.
Maryland (MD) voters can also register to vote during early voting or on election day. Go to an early voting center in the county where you live during early voting, or go to your assigned election day polling place and bring a document that proves where you live.
2
Decide How to Cast Your Vote
Voting laws differ from state to state. To learn how to vote in your state, use TU’s voter registration portal. The portal provides information about voting by mail or voting in person.
In states that offer early voting, decide whether to vote early or on election day.
Maryland early voting for the midterm primary election is from June 18 – June 25, 2026. You can vote at any early voting location in the county you are registered.
Maryland voters can request a mail-in ballot for the midterm primary election through June 26, 2026. If you are an MD voter and vote by mail, you can use TU's on-campus ballot drop-box at South Campus Pavilion from early voting through election day.
Maryland voters with disabilities can get ready to vote through accessible voting resources provided by Disability Rights Maryland and the State Board of Elections.
3
Learn What’s on Your Ballot
Educate yourself in advance, so you know how you want to vote before heading to the polls:
Attend voter education programs at TU.
Research candidates and questions on your ballot. Ballotpedia and guides.vote provide nonpartisan information on candidate stances and ballot measures. MD voters can look up a sample ballot prior to voting.
Access free Baltimore Sun and New York Times subscriptions through the PawPrints Readership Program.
4
Bring a Friend
Spread the word that elections are coming up and help members of your community make a plan to vote.
5
Stay Engaged
There is more to civic action outside of the polling booth!
Continue to stay through the PawPrints Readership Program. You can also learn about new bills and send your opinions directly to your lawmakers through IssueVoter.