Make a Voting Plan
The voting process can be confusing, especially for first-time voters. This page contains information to help you get ready to cast an informed and confident vote.
Voting Plan Steps
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Register to Vote
Use Towson University鈥檚 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 , or go to and bring a document that proves where you live.
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Decide How to Cast Your Vote
Voting laws differ from state to state. To learn how to vote in your state, use TU鈥檚 voter registration portal. The portal provides information about or . Voters with disabilities can consult these Accessibility Voter Resources (PDF) to help them prepare to cast their vote.
In states that offer , decide whether to vote early or on election day.
Maryland early voting for the midterm primary election is from June 18 鈥� 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 and the .
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Learn What鈥檚 on Your Ballot
on your ballot in advance so you can know how you want to vote before showing up to the polls. and provide nonpartisan information on candidate stances and ballot measures.
MD voters can look up a prior to voting.
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Bring a Friend
Spread the word that elections are coming up and help members of your community make a plan to vote.