Voter Education Resources

Students share voter engagement resources at Party to the Polls.

Make a Voting Plan

Check your voter registration. If you have moved since the last election, check your voter registration to see what address you are registered to vote under. The deadline the change your voting address in advance of the MD election is October 15. 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.
Decide whether to vote in person or by mail. MD voters can request a mail-in ballot through November 1. You can request a mail-in ballot or look up your polling site location through TurboVote. If you are an MD voter and vote by mail, you can use TU's on-campus ballot drop-box at South Campus Pavilion.
If voting in person, decide whether to vote early or on election day. MD early voting is from October 24 – October 31. You can vote at any early voting location in the county you are registered in.
Learn what's on your ballot. Research candidates and questions on your ballot in advance so you can know how you want to vote before showing up to the polls. MD voters can look up their sample ballot prior to voting. Ballotpedia and guides.vote also provide nonpartisan information on candidate stances and ballot measures.
Bring a friend. Spread the word that elections are coming up and help members of your community make a plan to vote.

More than 85% of TU students were registered to vote in the 2020 Presidential Election. TU is proud to serve as a polling location and to provide access to a mail-in ballot drop box at the South Campus Pavilion. Voters with disabilities can get ready to vote through accessible voting resources.

Register to Vote

Visit TU’s voter engagement portal to register to vote, update voter registration information, and sign up for election reminders. Note: Users must use their legal name to register.

The portal supports voter registration in any state. Tools, guides and help desk support are available in Spanish.

MD voters can 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.

To prove where you live, bring your MVA-issued license, ID card, or change of address card, or your paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document with your name and new address.

The Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility, in collaboration with the TU Votes Coalition and other campus partners, promotes active citizenship among members of Towson University. Ways to get involved include:

participate in educational voter engagement programs and informational campaigns
read the U.S. Election Guidance about policies and guidelines that are in place regarding electioneering, leafleting, chalking and other political activities
become a Poll Worker (Note: TU employees who are poll workers need to contact Leave Benefits at leavebenefits AT_TOWSON for time sheet instructions and documentation requirements)
stay up-to-date on current issues by subscribing to the Baltimore Sun and New York Times through the PawPrints Collegiate Readership Program
utilize Freedom Square as a forum to express and deliberate issues of civic concern

Important Dates for Maryland Voters

September 17, 2024 — National Voter Registration Day
October 15, 2024 — last day to register online or by mail to vote in general election
October 24-31, 2024 — early voting in general election*
October 29, 2024 — last day to request mail-in ballot for general election
November 5, 2024 — general election*

*in-person voter registration possible

Access information about voting in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

TU is a nationally recognized leader in voter engagement. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge presented TU with the following awards:

Highly Established Action Plan
Campus Champion Award for Best Action Plan
New Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting Recognition
Best in Class for a 4-year Public Institution

Learn more about TU’s voter education efforts by reading the latest Voter Friendly Campus Designation Report or the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE) 2022 Campus Report.