McDaniel Votes

McDaniel Votes is McDaniel College’s initiative to increase civic engagement, election understanding, student and employee voter awareness, and student and employee voter turnout in local, state, and federal elections. Through outreach and programming, McDaniel Votes seeks to educate, increase voter registration, and develop a stronger sense of civic participation among our community.

First time and seasoned voters all need a plan before casting their ballot. Register to Vote, then make a plan and get prepared to go to the polls!

Know your Voting Rights Vote Early! State-Specific Early Voting Rules

What is Absentee Voting?

Absentee voting (aka “mail-in voting” and “by-mail voting”) is conducted by mail-in ballot before the day of Election Day. All states will mail a ballot to voters if certain conditions are met. The voter may return the ballot in person or by mail. Some states will let voters apply for an absentee ballot in person before Election Day and then vote the ballot that same day.

Excuse: Voters in these states will need to provide a valid excuse for not voting on Election Day in order to vote by absentee ballot.
No excuse: Any voter in these states can vote by absentee ballot, even if they are able to vote in person on Election Day.
Mail-in Only: Voters in these states only need to request an absentee ballot if they need their ballot mailed to a different address.

College students also have the option to register to vote using their school address.

Get Your Absentee Ballot Learn about the absentee voting ballot rules in your state Register to vote in Maryland

Election Resources

Resources for Parents

Interested in learning more about how you can talk to children in your life about voting? Check out these resources: