2026 ELECTION HEADQUARTERS
Welcome to the University of Maryland 2026 Election Headquarters, where you'll find studies and insights from faculty experts, upcoming events, campus news, resources for voters and more.
RESOURCES FOR THE MEDIA
Sam Novey
Chief Strategist
Center for Democracy and Civic EngagementVoter apathy, youth voters
Associate Professor
School of Public PolicyRace and ethnic politics, immigration policy, impacts of age and ageism on presidential election
Assistant Professor, Government and Politics
College of Behavioral and Social SciencesU.S. Congress, race and ethnicity
Michael Hanmer
Professor of Government and Politics
College of Behavioral and Social SciencesVoting rights, election administration, civic engagement and public opinion
Election Experts in the News
Jun. 4
Niambi Carter in the Baltimore Banner
Van Hollen warns about outside money for Boafo in congressional race
Jun. 1
Alysoun McLaughlin in the Baltimore Sun
Maryland still can’t determine how many voters got incorrect ballots
Mar. 23
Michael Hanmer in TIME
Mar. 18
Sam Novey in the Washington Post
The voting bill Trump says will secure victory could backfire
Oct. 8
Jennifer Golbeck in the Huffington Post