Civic Engagement
Dear Notre Dame Students,
Voting is essential to the operation of a healthy democracy. This year, Marylanders will elect a new Senator as well as new federal legislators and will participate in electing the President and Vice President of the United States. Baltimore City residents will also elect a new Mayor, City Council Members, and other local offices.
In the United States, voters must register prior to an election to be eligible to vote. Notre Dame of Maryland University is committed to making voter information and online registration forms available to students, faculty, and staff. Please consider taking a few minutes to register to vote in the general election, in Maryland or your home state, using the available tools in the links provided below.
Election & Voter Registration Information:
Maryland:
- The Presidential General Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 7 am to 8 pm. To vote in person on election days, vote at your assigned polling place.
- Early voting will be available from Thursday, October 24 through Thursday, October 31 (including Saturday and Sunday) from 7 am to 8 pm. You can vote early at any early voting center in the county you live in (en espanol).
- The advanced deadline to register to vote, change your party affiliation, or address for the Presidential General Election is Tuesday, October 15. However, you may also register to vote during early voting or on election day if you bring a document that proves where you live (e.g. Driver’s License or ID Card).
- The general deadline to request a mail-in ballot online for the Presidential General Election is Tuesday, October 29.
- Use Maryland’s Online Voter Registration System to register or submit any updates, as well as request a mail-in ballot if desired.
- You may also submit a paper Maryland Voter Registration Application to your local board of elections or the State Board of Elections.
- Mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in a designated ballot drop box by 8 pm on November 5 for the Presidential General Election.
- Don’t know if and/or where you are registered in Maryland? Look it up here.
Other States:
- If you're a student from out of state wondering whether you can register to vote in Maryland, click here for additional information.
- If your state of residence is not Maryland, you may use the National Voter Registration Form. Special rules apply for residents of New Hampshire, North Dakota, and Wyoming; be sure to check your state election websites for additional information, using the links below:
o Links to all states' election websites (from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission).
o Links to election information for all states (from Rock the Vote). Notes: deadlines and requirements vary from state to state.
On-Campus Civic Engagement Events!
Voter Registration Drive 2024 | NDMU will be offering five opportunities to register to vote at the following locations and dates:
- Tuesday, October 1, 11-1, Doyle Hall Lobby
- Wednesday, October 2, 11-2, UAB Lobby
- Thursday, October 3, 11-2, Knott Lobby
- Monday, October 7, 11-1 Doyle Hall Lobby
- Tuesday, October 8, 12-2, Caroline Hall Basement outside of mail room
Please come out and register! We look forward to seeing you there! Questions: ynowak@ndm.edu
And get ready for civic engagement panels from Department of History & Political Science – Details coming soon!
Transportation on Election Day:
If NDMU campus is your voter registration address, you can sign up here if you would like a ride to the Govans-Boundary United Methodist Church to vote on Election Day: sign up here.
Additional Useful Links:
Maryland Congressional and Legislative 2020 Redistricting Information
Maryland State Board of Elections
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Resources for Voters
Serve as election judge: The Baltimore City Board of Elections is recruiting election judges to work at polling stations during the 2024 general election. These are paid positions and an important public service.