MC Votes
Register to Vote
- Deadline: Register online new window or by mail (printable application) new window by Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Mailed applications must be postmarked by that date.
- Same-day registration (and proof of residency) new window: Missed the deadline? You can still register in person during early voting (October 22–29, 2026) at an early voting center in the county where you live, or on Election Day (November 3, 2026) at your assigned polling place.
- What to bring for same-day registration: proof of where you live — an MVA-issued license, ID card, or change-of-address card, or a paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document with your name and current address.
- Check your registration new window.
- Information for college student voters new window.
- All 2026 dates and deadlines new window.
- October 13: registration deadline
- October 22–29: early voting
- October 27/October 30: mail-in request deadlines
- November 3: Election Day
Ways to Vote
Early Voting
Thursday, October 22 through Thursday, October 29, 2026 (including Saturday and Sunday), 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. can vote. You can vote early at any early voting center in the county you live in.
You can also register to vote and vote the same day at any early voting center in your county. Bring proof of where you live.
- Find your polling place new window
- Early voting centers map with bus routes and directions new window
- Find a location: text EV and your ZIP code to 77788 (available October 22–29).
- Check on early voting wait times new window.
Vote by Mail
Any registered voter may vote by mail-in ballot. You don't need a reason to vote by mail-in ballot. It's another way to vote if you don't want to or can't go to an early voting center or your polling place. Get more information new window or request a mail-in ballot new window.
Drop off your ballot at any official ballot drop box in Montgomery County, including all three MC campuses, through 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Text BOX and your ZIP code to 77788 to find the nearest one.
Student Services Center
51 Mannakee St
Rockville, MD 20850
20200 Observation Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
7625 Fenton St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Deadlines
Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Request a ballot sent by mail or fax (request must be received, not just mailed)
Friday, October 30, 2026: Request a ballot online to receive it by email
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Return by mail (postmarked on or before)
By 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Return to a drop box or local board of elections
Mailing your ballot in the final week? Take it to a post office and ask for a hand postmark to make sure it is postmarked by November 3.
Vote on Election Day
On election day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, you must vote at your assigned polling place. All election day polling places are open continuously from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Learn more new window about election day voting.
You can register to vote and vote the same day at your assigned polling place. Bring proof of where you live.
Find your polling place new window.
Getting to the Polls
All Montgomery County Ride On buses are free for all riders. Several Ride On routes serve the county's early voting centers. Ride On bus routes and trip planning new window.
Use the county's interactive map to get bus routes and driving directions from your address to any early voting center.
On Election Day, use the polling place lookup to find your location, then plan your trip with the Ride On Trip Planner.
Accessible Voting
Maryland is committed to making voting accessible to all voters. All of the voting centers in Maryland are accessible to voters with disabilities. Learn more new window about voting by mail or voting in person.
Get Informed About the Candidates with These Voter Guides
- Who is running to represent me? new window
- League of Women Voters new window
- MoCo360 Voters Guide new window
Who We Are
MC Votes is a working group of faculty, staff, and students encouraging voter education
and engagement at Montgomery College. MC Votes implements the College’s voter engagement plan (PDF, 
) and meets frequently to support collaboration and cross-promotion of voter education
and engagement at MC. Anyone is welcome!
MC Students Help Get Out the Vote
Watch a Voice of America story new window, featuring MC students who held a mock presidential election. The students, among the youngest voters taking part in the U.S. presidential election, are called Gen Z. They range in age from roughly 18 to 27 years old. From learning how to vote, to soliciting support door to door, they are embracing the civic process of voting.
- Support MC’s academic and civic mission
- Engage politically diverse students and employees
- Provide information to:
- Students about voter resources like voter registration forms and nonpartisan voter guides
- Faculty about curriculum and professional resources
- Employees about institutional resources like enrichment leave for election workers
- Community members at large
- Increase MC student turnout during elections, as measured by our participation in
the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE)
- National Study on Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) Report
- Jennifer Haydel, Collegewide Dean of Humanities
- Vincent L. Briley, Interim Associate Dean of Student Affairs
- Dillon Ficca, Student Voting Coordinator
The co-chairs were selected by the vice presidents of Academic and Student Affairs to represent the respective areas of the College. Contact MC Votes to get involved at MCVotes@montgomerycollege.edu.
Download material and links to relevant websites
- Montgomery County Board of Elections new window
- League of Women Voters Montgomery County new window
- Open Educational Resources Related to Voting new window
- Ballotpedia: Maryland new window
- Campus Vote Project new window
- Rock the Vote new window
- NSLVE Campus Report (PDF, )
- Teaching Tolerance new window
- Write letters to voters sponsored by Vote Forward new window
- Track the Results
We encourage you to turn to trusted, nonpartisan sources for accurate and current information, such as the State Board's 2026 election page new window. Visit your state's election website for official information, like Maryland's election results. - Track Your Ballot
If you submitted a mail in ballot, you can track your ballot new window to ensure it has been received and counted. - Election Protection
If you are experiencing issues getting your vote counted, contact the National Election Protection Hotline new window at 866-OUR-VOTE.
Participate on the MC Votes committee where you can contribute ideas on how to engage students in voter registration, get informed on issues and candidates, help with election day voting, and much more.
Contact Dillon Ficca at Dillon.ficca@montgomerycollege.edu for more information.