WHO WE ARE
In alignment with the Big Ten Conference, University of Maryland Athletics announced the launch of its "VoTERP" initiative on July 23, 2020, a student-athlete and staff-led campaign developed to provide Maryland student-athletes and staff with non-partisan resources to educate, activate and vote.WHAT WE DO
The “VoTERP” group is split into two factions: the education committee and the activation committee. The education side is focused on educating both student-athletes and athletics staff on the entire electoral process from individual policy to voting history in the United States to the electoral college. On the flip side, the activation committee is primarily focused on providing resources for student-athletes and staff to become registered to vote and thereafter, to vote via mail or in-person as election day nears.VOTE AT XFINITY CENTER
Registered voters in Prince George's county can cast their votes in the Pavilion at XFINITY Center during Early Voting from October 26-November 2, and on Election Day, November 3. Voting will take place from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm each day.The Pavilion is located on the ground floor of the XFINITY Center on the route-193 side of the building. Voters will enter through Gate D, the entrance closest to Pavilion doors, and will exit directly from the Pavilion to the outdoors after voting. Access to other areas of the arena will be prohibited. Parking will be free in Lot 4b and Terrapin Trail Garage.
Best Address for GPS: 8500 Paint Branch Dr., College Park, MD 20742
A secure ballot drop-box is also available now outside of XFINITY Center for voters registered in Prince George's County who choose to drop off a completed absentee ballot. The drop-box is located on the sidewalk within Lot 4b and will be available for ballot drop-off around the clock until polling closes November 3rd. You must be registered in Prince George's County in order to use this option.
GET INVOLVED
- Become an election judge in Prince George’s County
- Ensure your voter registration status and sign up for election reminders
- Volunteer at XFINITY Center during the polling period. Contact a member of the VoTERP Committee for details by emailing us at VoTERP@umd.edu
EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIVE LINKS
- State-by-state voting guides
- History of voting in the United States
- What is voter suppression?
- Voting turnout, historically speaking
- How voting affects our community
- What is the electoral college?
- Make your plan to vote
- General election registration deadlines
- Request your mail-in ballot
