Make Your Plan to Vote in the 2026 Maryland Primary
Registration deadline is Tuesday, June 2
Dear UMBC Community,
UMBC has a strong tradition of civic engagement and participation in local, state, and national elections. This year, Marylanders will elect statewide officers, including the governor, as well as state and federal legislators.
The Maryland primary election will take place on June 23, 2026. Below are a few ways to get involved.
Vote on campus: Between May 11 and continuing through Election Day, registered Maryland voters can request a mail-in ballot and return it using the official Board of Elections drop-off box located in the lobby of The Commons near the Campus Information Center desk. No postage is required, and ballots will be collected multiple times each week.
Register to vote: If you are an eligible Maryland resident, you can register using the state's online portal. The deadline to register in advance of the 2026 primary election is Tuesday, June 2. If you are registered in another state, UMBC's voter registration portal can help you take the first steps to register and vote in your home state.
Students, make a pledge to vote: Every election year, ALL IN to Vote hosts a Pledge to Vote leaderboard for university students across the country. In 2022, UMBC ranked #4 in the nation on the student leaderboard. Students who plan to vote, consider taking the pledge, and encouraging others to do the same.
Access voter resources: For the latest information, including early voting dates and ballot request deadlines visit the ALL IN to Vote portal hosted on the UMBC Center for Democracy and Civic Life website.
Serve as an election judge: The Baltimore County Board of Elections is recruiting election judges to work at polling stations during the 2026 primary election. These are paid positions and offer a meaningful way to support the democratic process.
Get involved in your community: Whether or not you are eligible to vote, there are many ways to stay engaged and make an impact in your community. Follow the Center for Democracy and Civic Life's myUMBC page so you will receive alerts about upcoming opportunities for learning and conversation.
If you have questions, please contact the Center for Democracy and Civic Life at civiclife@umbc.edu.
Thank you for being an engaged member of our community.
David Hoffman
Director, Center for Democracy and Civic Life