Election Central
UMBC’s Election Central is the place to find everything you need for voting and civic engagement, connecting with community experts, and more.
For the Media
UMBC's New Institute of Politics
The UMBC Poll will harness the university’s robust research capacity and civic-focused public mission to provide a regional base for local, state, and national political analysis.
About UMBC
University of Maryland, Baltimore County is a top-ranked R1 research institution with an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement.
In the News
Recent coverage of UMBC programs and people:
- Longtime Goucher pollster brings expertise to new UMBC politics institute (Maryland Matters)
- What’s the key to first-gen student success? Lots of support (Maryland Matters)
UMBC’s experts are ready to talk with the media about election-related topics.
Contact our office of media relations to connect with faculty, student, and staff experts.
Vandana Janeja
AI and data science, information trustworthiness, technology for social impact
Ian G. Anson
Psychology of voter decision-making, campaign communication, political media, political knowledge and attitudes, political research methodology
Mileah K. Kromer
Public opinion polling, American electoral politics, Maryland state politics, women in politics
Retriever Resources
In keeping with UMBC’s long tradition of civic engagement, the Center for Democracy and Civic Life has developed tools for getting involved as voters, and to learn more about civic literacy and engagement.
Register to Vote
Make sure you’re ready for the general election on November 5.
Civic Engagement Toolkit
Find voting information, mail-in ballot drop-off locations on campus, and more.
Using Your Voice
Learn more about freedom of speech and expression at UMBC.
“College students have access to a wealth of knowledge. It is both our right and responsibility to serve our communities when we can.
Important Dates for Voting in Maryland
Voter registration deadline for online registration:
October 15
Early voting in person (In-person registration available):
October 24-31
Last day to request physical mail-in ballot to be delivered to your registration address:
October 29
Last day to request PDF mail-in ballot to be delivered to your email:
November 1
Election day (in-person registration available):
November 5
“If we are to build a thriving democratic society, it is especially important for young people to discover that in addition to voting and speaking out, they can work across differences in perspectives and roles to make meaningful changes in their communities.