Register To Vote

Voting is an essential way to make your voice heard, whether you’re voting in Maryland, D.C., or your home state. The Johns Hopkins University community represents all 50 states and U.S. territories, and we encourage every eligible student to be part of the electoral process.

Below and throughout this website you’ll find everything you need to get registered to vote, check your current voter registration status, and make a plan to vote, whether in-person or by mail. If you have any additional questions, we’re here to help! Please email us at hopkinsvotes@jhu.edu.

1. Register To Vote

If you are eligible to vote in the United States, you can register using your state’s official voter registration process. 

You can register using either: 

• Your home (permanent) address, OR 

• Your campus/local Maryland address (if you choose to vote in Maryland) 

Unsure where to register? You may choose either your home state or the state/territory where you go to school, but you cannot register in two places at once. Pick the one that makes the most sense for you. 

Registering in Maryland

To register to vote in Maryland, visit the Maryland State Board of Elections’ Online Voter Registration System (OLVR).

Registering in Washington, D.C.

To register to vote in Washington, D.C., visit the District of Columbia Board of Elections website.

Registering in Other States

To register in any other state, visit your respective Board of Elections website. A directory can be found through the National Association of Secretaries of State. 

2. Confirm Your Voter Registration

Want to update or confirm your voter registration? Visit your state’s Board of Elections website. Some reasons to verify your voter registration status include:

• You moved recently 

• You have not voted in several election cycles 

You can confirm: 

• Your registration status 

• Your party affiliation (for states with closed primaries) 

• Your polling place 

• Whether your absentee ballot was received (during election season) 

3. Make your Plan to Vote

Once you are registered to vote and your voter registration is up to date, make a plan to vote, whether it includes requesting an absentee ballot, or confirming when and where you will vote in person for your next election.

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